Direct Care Worker

Community Living Centers; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Living Centers in Michigan is looking for Direct Care Workers to support adults with developmental disabilities in a residential environment. Responsibilities include meal preparation, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring safety, and providing transportation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience, and must be able to lift 50 pounds. Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license are essential. Positions are available in Farmington, Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, and Southfield.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Home Health/DCW experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Have a current valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation and light household chores.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor health and safety of consumers.
• Transport residents on outings.
• Participate in medical appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Transportation ability

Knowledge of Culture of Gentleness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Living Centers, Inc. provides support to adults that have developmental disabilities in a residential AFC environment. Our goal is to provide safe and comfortable homes that are welcomed in their communities. We actively promote wellness of body, mind, and spirit by providing an enriching environment of opportunities for all of our residents. Currently, we have full‑time and part‑time positions available. Applicants must be able to work all shifts, including weekends; communicate effectively and professionally; have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license; pass drug, alcohol, employment, criminal background, and motor‑vehicle checks as a condition of contract employment; have a high school diploma or GED; and be able to lift 50 pounds. Locations include Farmington, Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, and Southfield.

DUTIES

• Meal preparation, laundry, light household chores.
• Activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, dressing, etc.).
• Keep consumers safe and monitor health and safety.
• Take residents on outings.
• Participation and assistance at medical appointments.
• Transportation ability.
• Knowledge of Culture of Gentleness/Gentle Teaching.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of Home Health/DCW experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Pass employment, motor‑vehicle, and criminal background checks as a condition of contract employment.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Have a current valid driver’s license.

REQUIRED TRAINING

• Recipient Rights
• Emergency Preparedness
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Cultural Competency
• HIPAA
• Due Process
• Medication
• Limited English Proficiency
• Nutrition
• Person Centered Planning
• CPR/First Aid

Direct Care Worker, DCW, Personal Care Assistant, Personal Care Aid, CNA, home health worker, home health aide, direct support staff, caregiver.