What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker position at Better Is Better Home Care LLC?
Overview
The Direct Care Worker plays a vital role in providing compassionate support and assistance to individuals with diverse needs, including those with disabilities, mental health challenges, and age-related issues. This position focuses on enhancing the quality of life for clients through personalized care, ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being in various settings such as homes or community facilities.
Duties
- Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Provide memory care for individuals experiencing cognitive challenges, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions and minimize challenging behaviors.
- Administer medications as prescribed, adhering strictly to medication administration protocols.
- Support case management efforts by documenting client progress and communicating effectively with healthcare professionals.
- Uphold resident rights by fostering an atmosphere of respect and dignity for all individuals in care.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect client confidentiality and sensitive information.
- Work collaboratively with families and other caregivers to develop individualized care plans that meet the unique needs of each client.
Skills
- Strong ability in assisting individuals with personal care tasks and daily living activities.
- Experience or training in memory care techniques to effectively support clients with cognitive impairments.
- Knowledge of behavior management practices to address and redirect challenging behaviors positively.
- Familiarity with medication administration protocols and case management systems.
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure client privacy is maintained at all times.
- Experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum is preferred but not mandatory.
- Excellent communication skills to build rapport with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
This role requires a dedicated individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those they serve while promoting independence and dignity for every client.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $14 - $15
