Relief Direct Care Aide | Empower Lives & Community

Advocates; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates in Massachusetts is seeking Relief Direct Care Staff to supervise activities of daily living and provide ongoing support, guidance, and role modeling to residents. The role focuses on promoting independence, self-advocacy, and community inclusion.

You will assist with ADLs, medication support, and documentation, while working within a diverse, compassionate team environment. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree required.
• Experience in providing direct care preferred.
• Must possess strong computer skills.
• Ability to understand, speak, read and write fluent English or the language of the program assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support, guidance and role modeling for individuals.
• Assist residents with all ADLs, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, feeding, medications, and ROM exercises.
• Accurately document observations and shift notes using computer database.
• Attend resident, family, team and staff meetings and supervisions.
• Provide crisis intervention and transport residents as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Fluent English

Teamwork

Computer skills

High energy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Advocates in Massachusetts is seeking Relief Direct Care Staff to supervise activities of daily living and provide ongoing support, guidance, and role modeling to residents. The role focuses on promoting independence, self-advocacy, and community inclusion.

You will assist with ADLs, medication support, and documentation, while working within a diverse, compassionate team environment. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are expected.