Direct Care Worker

Ayanti Residential Treatment Center; Texas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayanti Residential Treatment Center in Texas is seeking a Direct Care Worker to provide essential support to residents requiring assistance with daily living activities. You will ensure safety, comfort and well-being while collaborating with a compassionate team to deliver quality care.

The role includes direct patient care, documentation, and occasional transportation, with emphasis on emotional support and positive communication in a girls-focused facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in direct care.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assistance with daily activities
• Assist with medication administration as directed
• Support personal hygiene and grooming needs
• Accurately document care and report changes in condition
• Manage crisis situations calmly and effectively
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding as needed
• Offer emotional support and foster positive communication
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality care
• Attends residents outings
• Transport residents occasionally to/from school, outings, etc.

Skills

Direct patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Direct Care Worker provides essential support to individuals requiring assistance with daily living activities, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. This role involves delivering compassionate care, assisting with medication administration, and supporting clients emotionally and physically in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assistance with daily activities
• Assist with medication administration as directed
• Support personal hygiene and grooming needs
• Accurately document care and report changes in condition
• Manage crisis situations calmly and effectively
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding as needed
• Offer emotional support and foster positive communication
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality care
• Attends residents outings
• Transport residents occasionally to/from school, outings, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in direct care
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Company Description

Ayanti RTC is an all-girls facility dedicated to providing treatment services to youth with emotional troubles, autism spectrum, human trafficking victims and survivors, substance use, complex mental health issues, and intellectual disabilities.