Direct Care Staff Job Description

Direct Care Staff Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Direct Care Staff to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Housekeeping/Facility Maintenance;
  • Meal preparation;
  • Laundry Task;
  • Medication administration;
  • Accompanies ambulatory patients outside of home;
  • Care and Supervision;
  • Various other duties as assigned;
  • Carry out day to day recreation and leisure time programs;
  • Provide training and supervision for youth in activities related to personal hygiene/housekeeping;
  • Supervise youth behavior both on/off campus;
  • Assisting clients with showers/bathing, shampooing, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, grooming and dressing;
  • Other misc. duties may apply per clients’ needs;
  • Laundry;
  • Grocery shopping and meal preparation;
  • Cleaning common areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, living/dining, and bedrooms.

Requirements:

  • Service orientation;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication;
  • Monitoring;
  • Active listening;
  • Critical thinking;
  • Education: Diploma/GED; CNA Experience Preferred;
  • At least 2 years of related experience;
  • PCA Certification (25 question test you’ll take);
  • Have effective listening skills;
  • Have reliable transportation with a good driving record, proper license and insurance;
  • Value diversity and treat our clients and fellow coworkers with respect and dignity;
  • Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check;
  • Ability to work well with others as well as individually;
  • Be able to effectively read Care Plans as well as communicate both written and verbally;
  • Be able to socialize and build positive relationships with clients.