Direct Care Trainer I (DCT I) - Swing Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary

Provide essential support and care to individuals with disabilities, enhancing their quality of life through:

• Compassionate care
• Assistance with daily living activities
• Promotion of growth and development via active treatment plans
• Support for general well-being

Essential Job Functions

• Uphold Organizational Values: Contribute positively and inclusively to EVCH’s mission and goals.
• Training Completion: Successfully complete all required orientation and training programs.
• Client Activity Management: Follow clients’ activity schedules and treatment plans with minimal supervision.
• Self-Sufficiency: Demonstrate initiative, decision-making, and problem-solving independently.
• Seek Guidance: Ask for help when unsure about duties.
• Behavioral Management: Implement and document behavioral programs accurately.
• Timely Documentation: Record T-Logs, seizures, meal/fluid intake, bowel movements, and ISP notes promptly.
• Daily Living Assistance: Help clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Living Area Maintenance: Support clients in keeping their living and sleeping areas clean.
• Appropriate Grooming: Ensure clients are dressed appropriately for both on-site and off-site activities.
• Positive Interaction: Maintain respectful and kind relationships with clients, families, and staff.
• Basic Therapy Skills: Apply splints, perform range of motion exercises, and position clients for proper alignment.
• Housekeeping Duties: Perform tasks such as trash removal, sweeping, disinfecting, cleaning mobility equipment, and changing linens.
• Committee Participation: Join a committee of interest if available.

Requirements:

Qualifications 

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age to work with us!
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, provide physical care, and lift/carry up to 65 lbs.
• Would like to have individuals who could driver our vehicles and need to be 21 years of age with a valid Nevada Driver’s License, held for 3 years: clean driving record acceptable to EVCH’s insurance.
• Background Check: Must meet NRS 449 requirements (no criminal convictions).