Direct Care Assistant — 1:1 Client Support & Growth

State-of-Missour; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern office setting

Growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

State of Missouri's Southeast Missouri Residential Services seeks a Support Care Assistant to provide one-on-one care to consumers with developmental disabilities. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor health, and support treatment plans under supervision by licensed staff.

If you have 1-2 years of relevant experience, can pass Level One Medication Aide certification within a month, and can lift up to 50 pounds, this role offers meaningful work and solid benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).
• Must pass Level One Medication Aide certification within one month of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on, direct care to clients including observations, treatment, and monitoring.
• Assisting clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing, and related tasks.
• Develop and/or implement habilitation or treatment plans.
• Teach or assist in developing client skills related to self-help, play, education, and socialization.
• Assist with basic health care tasks such as checking vital signs, height, and weight.
• Collects and maintains records of fluid intake and output, and reports on client condition.
• Observing, reporting, and recording changes in physical condition, behavioral response, and emotional status of clients.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for client care and treatment activities.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Lifting ability 50 lbs

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

State of Missouri's Southeast Missouri Residential Services seeks a Support Care Assistant to provide one-on-one care to consumers with developmental disabilities. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor health, and support treatment plans under supervision by licensed staff.

If you have 1-2 years of relevant experience, can pass Level One Medication Aide certification within a month, and can lift up to 50 pounds, this role offers meaningful work and solid benefits.