NWCS; Marshall; Direct Care Aide- Part Time

Direct Care Aide

Pay: $17.39 per hour
Northwest Community Services is a State of Missouri agency that operates under the Department of Mental Health.

NWCS is currently recruiting to fill several Direct Care Aide positions to work in Individualized Supported Living (ISL)/Waiver homes located in Marshall, MO
. This is entry level direct care work involving the care and treatment of adults with developmental disabilities.

This is a part time position that is not benefit eligible.

Observes, reports, and assists in recording changes in the physical condition, behavioral response, and emotional status of clients; assists in providing basic health care for clients; checks vital signs, and applies simple dressings; maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for client care and treatment activities; administers medication after completing training that is provided by the agency; uses state vehicles to transport clients to appointments and activities;

assists clients in participating in activities (fishing, shopping, going to the movies, out to eat, etc.) with the clients; assists clients with meals, bathing, grooming, etc. as needed.

Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for clients; understand and follow directions; accurately report and record observations; accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, and policies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, supervisors, and the general public, exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of job duties.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 18 years of age
• Valid Missouri Driver's License
• Pass Background Screening, Visit this website for disqualification information, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Cannot work more than 999 hours in a rotating year.

For more information contact Jessica Deal at or visit our Marshall Office located at 1547 W Commerce Drive, Marshall, MO.

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