Direct Care Worker - Rochester

Integrated Living, Inc.; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Living, Inc. is seeking a Direct Care Worker (DCW) in Rochester, MI. The role involves providing a safe, supportive environment for residents, assisting with daily activities, and helping residents achieve personal goals in person-centered plans.

Shifts include mornings, afternoons, midnights, and weekends, with both full-time and part-time opportunities. The DCW will work under the Home Manager, coordinate with the care team, and follow house guidelines to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, secure, and healthy environment for residents.
• Interacts closely with residents to provide direct care and support.
• Assists residents with achieving individual goals and attends to health and safety needs.
• Transports residents to outings and appointments.
• Completes required documentation and maintains cleanliness of the home site.
• Administers medications as needed and handoffs to next shift staff.

Education

Michigan Driver's License

Job description

Position: Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Location: Rochester, 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