Direct Care Specialist

Overview

Part-Time 6pm-10pm – Direct Support Professional - Attendant Care

You will assist in the daily care of elderly or disabled individuals.

• Attendant Care/Housekeeping: be prompt and reliable. If you want to take time off, provide at least two weeks' notice to arrange for other caregivers. Ask questions to ensure consumer's care is appropriate. While performing personal care, notify the consumer of any scrapes, bruises or skin problems. Help clients pay bills; drive to activities and doctor appointments; assist with transfers on wheelchair vans and any other personal care equipment.
• Give verbal reminders or prompting as directed per ISP. Participate in continuing skill development activities. Attend other training per ISP or provider request.
• Assist clients with daily living activities
  • Bathing, Tooth brushing, Using the toilet, Dressing, Hair washing, Eating and meal preparation;
    Transferring to or from a wheelchair.
  • Planning and shopping for meals, participating in community activities, self-medication or medication reminders, housecleaning and laundry, etc.
• Communicate ongoing care results and updates to relevant parties
• Collaborate with clients and families for best care opportunities
• Maintain a healthy and comfortable living environment

The employee is responsible for assisting the consumer in maintaining a safe and clean home, staying healthy, clean and well-fed. This support may occur in the person's home or in the community, based on the person's specific needs, as identified through the Individual Support Plan process.

• Minimum of 3 months progressive hands-on personal client care experience as well as some housekeeping.
• Previous experience in personal care or other related fields
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong values, morals, character. Teachability and strong work ethic