Position
Direct Care Worker (DCW)
Location
Macomb, MI
Shifts Available
Mornings, Afternoons, Midnights, & Weekends
Job Type
Full-time & Part-time
Reports To
Home Manager
Position Summary
- Good pay & benefits!!
- The position is responsible for providing a safe, secure, and healthy environment for resident while working towards goals in person-centered plans.
- Addresses the basic health, rights, privileges, and safety for all residents.
- Interacts closely with resident and provides direct care as needed.
- Works with and assists each resident with their aim to achieve individual goals.
- Transports resident to outings in the community, appointments, etc.
Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions
- Sets positive examples for residents at all times.
- Adheres to the person centered plans, and behavior plans as written for each resident.
- Provides opportunities throughout the day to help residents meet their goals.
- Provides quality of care and a safe and healthy setting free from harm while upholding the rights of all residents.
- Protects all residents from abuse and/or neglect and immediately reports any occurrence to appropriate entities.
- Maintains and protects the confidentiality of all residents.
- Follows and upholds all house guidelines.
- Cooks meals as necessary for residents based upon food specifications and diets.
- Completes required documentation before the end of shift, including, but not limited to progress notes, miscellaneous notes, daily support logs, event reports, incident reports, LOA forms, resident inventories, etc.
- Responsible for cleanliness of home site according to the assignment chart. (Inspection ready at all times.)
- Administers medications as needed.
- Hand off communication to next shift staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
- Adheres to Integrated Living's Core Values, Mission Statement, and Corporate Philosophies.
Education & Qualifications
- MORC, WCLS, &/or TTI training is preferred but can be provided.
- Valid Michigan Drivers License