Direct Care Worker - Royal Oak

Integrated Living, Inc.; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Living, Inc. is seeking a Direct Care Worker (DCW) in Royal Oak, MI. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, focusing on providing a safe and secure environment for residents while helping them achieve personal goals. Responsibilities include direct care, cooking meals, transportation, and ensuring the health and safety of residents. Valid Michigan driver's license and training in MORC, WCLS, and/or TTI are required, which can be provided.

Qualifications

• MORC, WCLS, &/or TTI training is required and can be provided.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, secure, and healthy environment for residents.
• Transport residents to outings in the community and appointments.
• Cook meals as necessary for residents.

Education

MORC, WCLS, &/or TTI training

Valid Michigan Driver's License

Job description

Overview

Position: Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Location: Royal Oak, MI

Shifts Available: Mornings, Afternoons, Midnights, & Weekends

Job Type: Full-time & Part-time

Reports To: Home Manager

Position Summary: MORC, WCLS, &/or TTI training is required and can be provided.

Responsibilities

• The position is responsible for providing a safe, secure, and healthy environment for residents while working towards goals in person-centered plans.
• Addresses the basic health, rights, privileges, and safety for all residents.
• Interacts closely with residents and provides direct care as needed.
• Works with and assists each resident with their aim to achieve individual goals.
• Transports residents to outings in the community, appointments, etc.
• 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 the 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 required and can be provided.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License