Compassionate DMA Caregiver: Daily Care & Community Support

The Arc Southwest Georgia; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Southwest Georgia is seeking a DMA Caregiver to provide enhanced primary caregiving for assigned individuals. This non-exempt position supports daily living activities, crisis management, and community engagement.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, adherence to training requirements, and flexible scheduling to meet client needs. The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork with the QA Director, and staying compliant with agency procedures.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend English and communicate clearly and effectively.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal directions.
• Must pass a criminal background check, drug screening and DMV check.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Must have and maintain a current phone number.

Responsibilities

• Act as a positive role model and communicate effectively.
• Completes tasks accurately and on time.
• Accommodates shift changes to meet individual served / staff ratio as required.
• Assists the person served in making community connections to ensure a presence in their community.
• Manages a crisis or responds to emergency medical situations.
• When appropriate, assist individuals served with activities of daily living (hygiene, and personal care, nutritional oversight, home duties, supervision on medical appointments, self-administration of medication, etc.).
• Prepare the individual(s) for nighttime / overnight routine when specified.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains all mandatory required training to adhere to compliance regulations.
• Accurately and completely document all services on the day they occur.
• Submit all documentation to immediate supervisor on a monthly basis or as needed.
• Is motivated and a self-starter.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The Arc of SWGA has several training courses that are required; all the courses must be completed annually: CPR/1st Aid
• Additional specialized courses may be assigned
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Arc Southwest Georgia is seeking a DMA Caregiver to provide enhanced primary caregiving for assigned individuals. This non-exempt position supports daily living activities, crisis management, and community engagement.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, adherence to training requirements, and flexible scheduling to meet client needs. The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork with the QA Director, and staying compliant with agency procedures.