Direct Care Worker

Partners In Recovery LLC; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners In Recovery LLC is seeking a Direct Care Worker to support residents in a crisis residential unit. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor safety, and help individuals engage in meaningful activities while documenting medication administration in the EMR.

The role is full-time, non-exempt, with 12-hour day shifts and a rotating schedule. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required; CNA/CMA is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and successful motor vehicle record check.

Responsibilities

• Provides a welcoming, calm, courteous presence.
• Care for residents and coordinate schedules and activities.
• Responds to individuals in crisis with de-escalation skills.
• Supports crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution.
• Monitors safety 24/7 and assists with medications and EMR documentation.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed.

Skills

Calm presence

Communication

Crisis de-escalation

Education

High school diploma

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Job description

• Location 1200 North West Avenue,Jackson, MI, 49202,United States
• Base Pay $17.47 - $18.35 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Schedule: Staff rotation. 12 hour shifts. Day shift.

General Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Crisis Residential Unit, the Direct Care Worker supports the individual goals of the person served and helps them become integrated into his/her community in the least restrictive manner. May assist in areas of activities of daily living, communication, cognitions, and health management. The Direct Care Worker works meets with consumers to appropriately engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with to help them to identify interests, needs, strengths, goals, dreams, and aspirations while offering encouragement and empowerment through shared experience to enhance their recovery and resilience.

Essential Functions

• Provides a welcoming, calm, courteous presence.
• Responsible for the care and welfare of all consumers in residence.
• Coordinates and maintains residents’ schedules and activities.
• Establishes collaborative relationships built on trust and empathy through consistent and meaningful communication.
• Responds to individuals in crisis with high level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for individuals experiencing an emergency related to a mental health challenge.
• Supports crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution.
• Monitors and ensures safety 24/7; this may be eyes on, one-on-one, 15- or 30-minute checks, etc.
• Passes medications and enters documentation per procedure into the Medication Administration section of the electronic medical record (EMR - LEO is LifeWays’ EMR).
• Monitors consumers to ensure they take their medications and contact medical staff immediately if any side effects or negative reactions are noted.
• Helps person served with activities of daily living to include (but not limited to): get to and from places, dressed/undressed, bathe/shower, comb hair, trim nails, restroom assistance, and cooking.

Requirements

Required Education/Certification/Licensure

• Has High school diploma or equivalent.
• Is at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid U.S. motor vehicle operator’s license, and successfully complete motor vehicle record check.

Preferred Education/Certification/Licensure

• Certified Nurse Aide or Certified Medical Assistant