Direct Care Worker

Description

Position: Home Care Direct Care Worker

• Overview:
• We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Home Care Direct Care Workers to provide personalized, in-home support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role plays a vital part in helping clients live safely and independently in the comfort of their homes while maintaining dignity, routine, and connection to their communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct, one-on-one care tailored to each client’s individualized care plan, promoting independence and enhancing their quality of life.

Support clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) , including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility assistance.

Assist with light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, and meal planning/preparation tailored to dietary and cultural needs.

Encourage and facilitate social engagement and recreational activities , both at home and in the community.

Accompany clients to medical appointments, errands, and family visits as needed, providing transportation and companionship.

Monitor and report changes in health or behavior to supervisors to ensure prompt and appropriate adjustments in care.

Maintain clear, accurate records of services provided, while safeguarding client privacy and complying with HIPAA regulations.

Foster a safe, respectful, and nurturing home environment aligned with agency values and individual rights.

Requirements

Experience in homecare, personal care assistance, or direct support services for individuals with disabilities, chronic conditions, or age-related needs.

Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a home setting, respecting the individual’s dignity, preferences, and independence.

Physical capability to assist with mobility, transfers, and personal care tasks , including lifting and repositioning clients as needed.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with clients, families, and care teams.

Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license (if transportation of clients is required).

Ability to follow care plans, maintain accurate documentation, and uphold client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and agency standards.

Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules and care needs in a home environment.