Published: Nov 20, 2024 - The Direct Care Worker assists residents in performing activities of daily living (ADL) tasks and achieving goals outlined in their Person-Centered Plan, including household chores, shopping, and personal care. This position documents and reports residents' physical, emotional, and behavioral status to the Residential Manager, while ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all residents. Additionally, this role participates in recreational activities, attends mandatory staff meetings, and follows all facility policies and procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment.

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1. Direct Care Worker, Meridian Services, Duluth, MN
Job Summary:
- Assist patients with everyday living supports
- Assist patients with all aspects of ambulation
- Assist patients with all aspects of personal care (hair, nails, shaving, oral care, personal care, etc.)
- Assist patients with all types of feeding needs
- Observing and reporting changes in a patient, whether it be physical, social or emotional
- Proper charting and documentation
- Cleaning and Housekeeping tasks
- Performing all duties while maintaining the respect and dignity of residents
- Assisting individuals with personal grooming and hygiene (bathing, dressing, tooth brushing, etc.)
- Assisting individuals in preparing and eating meals (may require that staff cook entire meal and/or prepare food in a manner appropriate to the needs of the individuals.)
- Implementing activities required as part of individual IPP or other plans, and maintaining required documentation of such activities.
Skills on Resume:
- Personal Care Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Ambulation Support (Hard Skills)
- Meal Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Observation and Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Charting and Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Housekeeping (Hard Skills)
- Respectful Care (Soft Skills)
- Care Plan Implementation (Hard Skills)
2. Direct Care Worker, Zenith Services, Fargo, ND
Job Summary:
- Motivates and encourages the client to progress in the home environment as well as in the community
- Assists clients with activities of daily living care activities
- Supports clients by preparing them for the day and assisting them in getting to and from work, therapy and other appointments
- Performs household services essential to home health care
- Attend entertainment activities with clients
- Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client's service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan)
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as preparing food, personal hygiene, and cleaning
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe living environment
- Interact with individuals who have persistent mental health problems in a home-like setting.
- Follow the guidelines of an approved Service Plan and provide ongoing programming that is both instructional and supportive.
- Supporting the person through challenging behavioral episodes and assisting with activities of daily living.
Skills on Resume:
- Client Motivation (Soft Skills)
- ADL Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Time Management (Hard Skills)
- Household Management (Hard Skills)
- Habilitation Support (Hard Skills)
- Behavioral Support (Soft Skills)
- Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
- Empathy (Soft Skills)
3. Direct Care Worker, Orion Associates, Minneapolis, MN
Job Summary:
- Assist individuals acquire and maintaining skills to improve daily living, domestic, adaptive, and socialization skills.
- Supporting individuals learn, maintain, or improve skills through participation in a variety of daily life activities
- Engage in activities with the Individuals that allow them to live in the community more independently, or to be more productive and participatory in community life
- Complete and submit accurate daily progress notes for each shift worked with Individual
- Provide assistance and training to the individuals served in the following areas personal care, communication, daily living, and social skills development.
- Assist in the development of individualized programs.
- Provides personal care services according to assigned schedules and service plan content including transferring, bathing, toileting, feeding, housekeeping, errands, and emergency response.
- Professional and confidential communication with the Agency, the participant’s family
- Assist mentally ill adults with assisted daily living skills, home, and community goals as well as ensure the safety of the individual.
- Respect the dignity and individuality of each consumer and his or her right to confidentiality.
- Ensure residents' rights/privileges are maintained as per Licensing requirements
- Ensure all State/Agency guidelines are followed
Skills on Resume:
- Skill Development (Hard Skills)
- Activity Support (Hard Skills)
- Community Engagement (Soft Skills)
- Progress Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Personal Care Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Program Development (Hard Skills)
- Personal Care Services (Hard Skills)
- Confidential Communication (Soft Skills)
4. Direct Care Worker, Frank Olean Center, Providence, RI
Job Summary:
- Help client's acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be valued members of his/her community, based on his/her own choices.
- Provide training to increase or maintain client’s self-help, socialization
- Assist clients in achieving and maintaining a quality of life that promotes the family's vision of the future.
- Transport the consumer including but not limited to medical appointments and community activities.
- Assist the individual with learning and increasing his or her independent living skills.
- Complete required paperwork accurately and timely as required by the program supervisor.
- Provide protective oversight of clients and monitor the condition of the clients.
- Ensure the safety and welfare of the clients and facility according to policies and procedures.
- Assist and guide clients in the performance of household tasks and responsibilities, i.e. making beds, cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc.
- Transport clients and assist in any other aspect of the program by the supervisor.
- Perform general daily, light housekeeping for resident rooms, including residents' laundry
- Legibly complete all required daily records
Skills on Resume:
- Client-Centered Support (Soft Skills)
- Training and Development (Hard Skills)
- Safety Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
- Time Management (Soft Skills)
- Transportation Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Household Task Guidance (Hard Skills)
- Documentation (Hard Skills)
5. Direct Care Worker, Consumer Direct Care Network Arizona, Safford, AZ
Job Summary:
- Build up the network of potential partners, hold entertainment events for the network development
- Hold meetings with potential partners
- Hold marketing and business meetings, as well as presentations, and live communication with potential partners
- Follow up and build up personal contacts and trust aimed at increasing the company's recognition.
- Handle both short-term and long-term potential affiliate-related projects.
- Distribute medications and intervene in crises
- Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.
- Identify and engage in person-specific community activities which may include recreation, social activities, or life skills training
- Provide companionship and supervision for persons outside of the home
- Support people to stay safe by following person-specific plans
- Assist residents with all ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting
- Supervise residents as they participate in "daily" activities (exercises, crafts, games, etc) joining in
Skills on Resume:
- Networking (Soft Skills)
- Presentation Skills (Soft Skills)
- Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
- Project Management (Hard Skills)
- Crisis Intervention (Hard Skills)
- Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Community Engagement (Soft Skills)
- Personal Care (Hard Skills)
6. Direct Care Worker, New Seven Hills Foundation, Barre, MA
Job Summary:
- Assist the residents of residential facilities in the performance of ADL tasks as well as goals and objectives according to the Person-Centered Plan.
- Assist residents in the performance of daily living tasks at the facility as well as in the community including housekeeping chores, laundry, cooking, grocery shopping, personal shopping and other tasks by the treatment team.
- Document and report on residential, physical, emotional and behavioral status to the Residential Manager daily.
- Ensure and maintain the safety, security and well-being of all residents.
- Attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings.
- As directed, participate in and complete a residential training program.
- Assist and supervise residents in individual and group recreational/leisure activities both in the facility and the community.
- Report interpersonal problems between residents and/or staff members to the Residential Manager.
- Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness as well as safety of the facility (see shift duties).
- Assure that resident’s rights (posted) are continually maintained.
- Follow all AFC facility policies and procedures at all times.
- Perform those miscellaneous tasks as determined by the Residential Manager to be necessary and proper.
Skills on Resume:
- Assist with ADLs (Hard Skills)
- Support daily tasks (Hard Skills)
- Document and report (Hard Skills)
- Ensure safety (Hard Skills)
- Attend meetings (Soft Skills)
- Participate in training (Hard Skills)
- Supervise activities (Soft Skills)
- Maintain facility cleanliness (Hard Skills)