Direct Support Worker (KRCC- Letcher County)

Kentucky River Community Care; Jenkins (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky River Community Care in Jenkins, KY is seeking a Direct Support Worker to assist adult clients with daily personal care, meals, and medication administration in a home and day-training setting. The role includes attending training, flexible shifts (including overnight), and transporting clients to appointments and activities.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and a valid Kentucky driver’s license for the past 3 years.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must have maintained a valid KY driver’s license for at least the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist adult clients with daily personal care including bathing, dressing, hygiene, meals, and medication administration.
• Attend on-the-job training events.
• Be available for a variety of shifts, including overnight in a home setting.
• Clean and maintain the day training center.
• Complete daily and monthly paperwork for clients.
• Transport clients to medical appointments and community outings.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Flexible shifts

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Title: Direct Support Worker

Company/Location:

Kentucky River Community Care/Jenkins, KY Letcher County Adult Day Training Center

Employment Type:

Regular Full-Time

Credentials Required

High School diploma/GED. Have maintained a valid KY driver's license for at least the last 3 years.

Primary Duties

• Assist adult clients in everyday needs: including personal care (bathing, dressing, hygiene), meals, and administrating medications.
• Attend on the job training events.
• Available to work a variety of shifts (including overnight in a home setting).
• Cleaning of day training center.
• Daily and monthly paperwork on clients.
• Transport clients to medical appointments and community outings.

Shift/Days & Work Hours

8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday. Overtime as needed.

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