Direct Care Aide

Mariah's Family Care Home; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation

PTO

401(k) match

Dental and vision

Holidays

Job summary

Mariah's Family Care Home in Milwaukee is seeking dedicated Direct Care Aides for full-time 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts to support residents with mental disabilities. Responsibilities include developing coping skills, daily living tasks, and assisting with meals and hygiene.

The role emphasizes a caring, structured approach; requires high school or equivalent, and CBRF certification is preferred, with background checks and a valid driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CBRF Certification preferred.
• Experience with mental health or behavior clients.
• Drug screening and background check required.
• A caring, consistent personality suited for structured routines.
• Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for behavioral residents and offer comfort.
• Administer medicines as prescribed.
• Monitor residents' physical and mental health and report changes.
• Support personal hygiene, meals, and daily activities.
• Assist with errands, shopping, and transportation to appointments.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment.
• Engage residents in recreational activities.
• Accompany residents to medical appointments.

Skills

Caring personality

Structured routines

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CBRF Certification

Job description

Are you seeking a fulfilling career? Mariah's Family Care Home (MFCH) could be your next career move!

Mariah's Family Care Home is a family of group homes offering a supportive variety of services to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. MFCH programs are designed to help residents achieve and function successfully in family, group living, and community settings. .

We are looking for dedicated direct mental health caregivers, Full Time 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift, to assist clients living with mental disabilities to become part of our community. Your duties will include developing mental health coping skills and managing resident behaviors. Common duties include performing housekeeping tasks, assisting clients with meals, and taking care of their personal hygiene needs, and running errands.

Knowledge of best practices in providing care and experience in a similar role is preferred. Ultimately, an outstanding Direct Care Aide is someone entrusted with the wellbeing of residents with a consistent approach with direct care. We are a direct care company founded by a Direct Care Aide.

Benefits and pay range:

• Starting pay of $16/hr+ based on experience/ shift
• Benefits include health insurance, vacation, PTO, 401(k) match, dental vision, holidays

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Providing assistance, comfort, and care for behavioral residents.
• Administering medicine and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Monitoring the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients and reporting changes.
• Developing mental health copping skills and managing their behavior.
• Performing personal hygiene care, housekeeping duties, and preparing meals.
• Assisting with the use of incontinence products or providing bathroom visit support.
• Running errands, including shopping for groceries and basic household items.
• Doing recreational activities with the residents.
• Accompanying clients on trips, such as medical appointments.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent (Required) · CBRF Certification (Preferred) · Experience in mental health and/or behavior clients. · Drug screening and background check · A caring and consistent personality that enjoys structure and disciplined routines usually excels · Driver's License (Preferred, not required)