Live-In Direct Care Staff

Job Description

Job Description

About Just Like Home

Just Like Home Residential Services provides supportive residential care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the Texas HCS program administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Our mission is to create safe, supportive, and family-style homes where individuals can live with dignity, independence, and community inclusion.

Position Overview

We are seeking compassionate and reliable Live-In Direct Care Staff to support residents in our HCS group homes. This role involves living in the home during scheduled shifts and assisting individuals with daily living activities, community engagement, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys caregiving, wants consistent hours, and prefers a live-in work schedule with extended time off between shifts .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to residents in a group home setting

• Assist with daily living activities , including:
  • Meal preparation

  • Personal hygiene and grooming

  • Medication reminders (as trained)

  • Housekeeping and laundry

• Support residents with community activities and appointments
  
  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized home environment

• Follow individual service plans and behavioral support plans

• Document daily activities and incidents as required

• Communicate with supervisors regarding resident needs or concerns

• Ensure residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion

Live-In Schedule

• Staff stay overnight in the home during scheduled shifts

• Private sleeping space provided during overnight hours

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Caregiving or healthcare experience preferred (but not required)

• Ability to pass background check and drug screening

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist residents with mobility if needed

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Live-in schedule with extended time off

• Paid training and orientation

• Opportunities for advancement within the organization

• Supportive team environment

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Enjoys working with people with disabilities

• Is dependable and patient

• Can maintain a calm and supportive environment

• Values creating a family-style home atmosphere