What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Professional position at Assisted Living?
Job description
We are looking for individuals that are compassionate about working with individuals with disabilities. We are hiring for a variety of different shifts.
Come join a culture who represents a family atmosphere daily.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs and IADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, managing medications, transportation, shopping and meal preparation, cleaning, and etc. as needed
- Promote and uphold client rights and ensure a safe and supportive environment
- Drive individuals to appointments, outings, and community activities
- Help prepare meals as needed
- Help Participant maintain a clean and organized living environment to ensure a happy healthy home.
- Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behaviors
- Complete all required paperwork before end of shift.
Skills:
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred
- Knowledge of ADL's and IADL's
- Familiarity with client rights and ability to advocate for individuals' needs
- Valid driver's license and ability to safely transport individuals as required
- Attention to detail in maintaining a clean and organized living environment
- Direct support experience in a similar role is highly desirable
- Strong behavior management skills to address challenging behaviors and able to deescalate or redirect in appropriate manner
-Able to prompt participants to work towards daily goals and document accordingly
- Able to remain calm, patient, and kind.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: 32 – 48 per week
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.50 - $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Idaho Falls, ID 83401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16
