Direct Care Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
• Provide clients with mobility assistance, transfers and help with exercises as needed
• Prepare meals and help with feeding if necessary
• Administer medication under the supervision of a nurse or other healthcare provider
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Monitor changes in client’s health and report any concerns
• Provide companionship and emotional support

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Direct Care Worker or similar role in healthcare
• Ability to lift and transfer clients as needed
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a state-approved Direct Care Worker training program is preferred

We are certified and contracted by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, as a Provider for the Home and Community-Based Services program (HCS), to provide programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that can vary widely depending on the needs and abilities of the individual.

Company Description

We are certified and contracted by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, as a Provider for the Home and Community-Based Services program (HCS), to provide programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that can vary widely depending on the needs and abilities of the individual.