DCS Direct Care Specialist- Dayshift & Evening Shift

JD McCarty Center; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

3 weeks of Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A pediatric rehabilitation hospital in Norman, OK is seeking Direct Care Specialists. Responsibilities include assisting in nursing and therapeutic care for disabled pediatric patients, providing hygiene support, and documenting patient progress. Ideal candidates are dependable and compassionate, with a high school diploma required. The role offers various benefits, including health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital, recreational, or therapeutic experience preferred.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Instill confidence and trust in patients.
• Assist with hygiene and daily living activities.
• Complete documentation in the electronic health record.

Skills

Dependable

Compassionate

Customer service

Empathetic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Background in medical, recreational, or therapeutic

Job description

J.D. McCarty Center is looking for Direct Care Specialists to join our team in Norman, OK. The Direct Care Specialist will provide and assistance in nursing and therapeutic care as well as recreational and personal activities for disabled and developmentally challenged pediatric patients from birth to 21 on dayshift from 7:00am to 3:00pm and evening shift from 2:45pm to 10:45pm.

Salary: $20.00 per hour.

The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, punctual, and enjoys helping others. This person must be reliable, empathetic, and be able to work with children.

Responsibilities:

• Patient care – Instill confidence and trust in patients in a competent and caring manner. Provide hygiene and daily living assistance to include toileting, bathing, assisting patients with showers, assisting with meal time, and accompanying patient to the on‑site school, medical and therapeutic appointments, and community outings. Responsible for maintaining patients living areas to include straightening up patient bedrooms, strip bed linen, completing laundry assignments, meal prep and clean up; sweeping and mopping as needed, cleaning patient equipment, and picking up and storing all play equipment and supplies used in the hospital unit.
• Medical needs – Responsible for knowing the patient care plans and behavioral plans, assisting the nurse with medical treatments, provides support during therapies, school, and medical appointments. Follows the patient's schedule to ensure patient goals are completed. Works with the therapeutic team in achieving a positive outcome for long term goals. Completes documentation in the electronic health record. Reports any concerns to the nurse.
• Professional development – Maintain any specialized training and, if applicable, perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned patient or area. Opportunity available for certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous hospital, recreational, or therapeutic, experience preferred.
• Educational background in medical, recreational, or therapeutic.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull 30 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Will serve a 1 year probationary period.
• References required.
• Will have one day of a scheduled paid on-call per week.

About J.D. McCarty Center:

J.D. McCarty Center is a pediatric rehabilitation hospital for children with disabilities birth to 21 years of age. We are a unique 36 bed hospital. Patients are admitted for a 30-day evaluation during which they are assigned a treatment team consisting of nursing unit, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional services, social services, psychological services, behavioral analysis, and recreational therapy. Our 80-acre campus includes on‑site elementary, intermediate, and high school which is staffed by Norman Public School teachers. Patients may continue treatment needs beyond the 30 days as an in‑patient in habilitation status based upon progress or placement needs.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance Benefit allowance including Dental, Life, and Disability insurance.
• Optional insurance of Vision, Supplemental Life, Dependent Health, and Dependent Life.
• Insurance options available to customize your health and dental needs.
• Flexible Spending plans available.
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of Sick Leave per year.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Longevity Bonus beginning on your 2nd year of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program a confidential resource regarding personal and family concerns.
• Tobacco and Vape free facility.

Employees can also take advantage of other opportunities such as state employee discounts, continuing education, supplemental insurance plans, credit unions.