Direct Care Worker

JACKSONS HOMES LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Jacksons Homes LLC is seeking a Direct Care Worker (DCW) to provide hands-on care and supervision for residents in an Adult Foster Care home. This role emphasizes health, safety, dignity, independence, and well‑being following individual care plans. 12-hour shifts are typical.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, and able to build positive relationships with residents. Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, compassionate, and able to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow individualized care plans and supervisory instructions.
• Must complete medication administration training and competency requirements.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or obtained within timeframe.
• Must pass criminal history/background check and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and daily support to residents according to individualized care plans.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding and personal hygiene.
• Assist residents with mobility, transfers, positioning, and transportation as needed.
• Administer and assist with medications according to MAR and physician orders.
• Document all medications administered and report errors or concerns to supervisor.
• Complete required medication training and demonstrate competency before administering medications.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling

Job Summary

We are looking for a compassionate, dependable, and responsible Direct Care Worker (DCW) to join our team! The Direct Care Worker provides hands-on care, supervision, and support to individuals living in an Adult Foster Care (AFC) home. This position is responsible for promoting the health, safety, dignity, independence, and overall well-being of each resident while following their individualized care plan. 12 hours shifts.

The ideal candidate is patient, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to build positive relationships with residents. Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills are essential. Previous experience in direct care, healthcare, home care, or working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and daily support to residents according to their individualized care plans
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene
• Assist residents with mobility, transfers, positioning, and transportation as needed
• Administer and assist with medications in accordance with the resident's medication administration record (MAR), physician orders, AFC policies, and applicable regulations
• Accurately document all medications administered and report medication errors, refusals, missed doses, or concerns to the appropriate supervisor
• Complete required medication training and demonstrate competency before independently administering medications
• Monitor residents for changes in physical, emotional, behavioral, or medical condition
• Promptly report changes or concerns to the supervisor and appropriate members of the resident's care team
• Complete daily documentation, progress notes, MARs, incident reports, chore logs, and other required records accurately and timely
• Prepare meals and assist residents with eating and nutritional needs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable residential environment
• Complete household duties including laundry, cleaning, organizing, and meal preparation
• Assist residents with medical appointments, community activities, errands, and other scheduled activities
• Encourage residents to participate in appropriate recreational, social, educational, and physical activities
• Provide supervision based on each resident's individual needs and care plan
• Follow resident rights, confidentiality requirements, AFC policies, safety procedures, and emergency protocols
• Maintain professional communication with supervisors, coworkers, guardians, case managers, healthcare providers, and other members of the resident's support team
• Complete all required training and maintain required certifications
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow established emergency procedures

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous direct care, healthcare, home care, or disability-services experience preferred
• Must be dependable, responsible, compassionate, and able to work independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to accurately complete required documentation
• Ability to follow individualized care plans and supervisory instructions
• Must successfully complete required medication administration training and competency requirements
• CPR and First Aid certification required or must be obtained within the required timeframe
• Required Direct Care Worker (DCW) training must be completed within the required timeframe
• Must successfully pass a required criminal history/background check prior to employment
• Must complete required fingerprinting/background screening
• Must provide a satisfactory physical examination and required TB screening/testing within the required timeframe
• Must meet all applicable AFC employment and regulatory requirements
• Reliable transportation may be required depending on the position and job duties
• Must be willing to work assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled

Physical Requirements

The Direct Care Worker position requires the employee to be physically capable of performing essential job duties, which may include:

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Bending, reaching, kneeling, and squatting
• Assisting residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and other personal-care activities
• Assisting residents with transfers, positioning, mobility, and other physical needs as outlined in their care plan
• Lifting and carrying supplies and equipment as required
• Assisting with emergency situations when necessary
• Maintaining the physical ability and endurance necessary to provide safe and consistent resident care

Employees must complete any required physical examination and TB screening/testing and meet applicable health and safety requirements before beginning or continuing employment, as required.

Background & Pre-Employment Requirements

All candidates must successfully complete the required pre-employment screening process, which may include:

• Criminal background check
• Fingerprinting
• Employment/reference verification
• Physical examination
• TB screening/testing
• Required health documentation
• Completion of required DCW training
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Medication administration training and competency, when applicable

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required screenings, documentation, training, and applicable AFC requirements.