Direct Care Worker

Job description:
Divine Rest Haven is seeking a compassionate Direct Care Worker to provide essential assistance and support to residents with developmental delays and/or mental illness. Divine Rest Haven is a beautiful ranch home located in Lansing that provides quality care up to 6 residents. The role requires a combination of caregiver skills, patience, and dedication to improving the lives of residents.

Key Responsibilities:

-Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.

- Accompany residents to medical appointments, community outings, and recreational activities.

- Encourage and assist residents with participating in recreational, educational, and social activities such as exercise, games, skill-building lessons, reading, movies, outdoor events, and arts and crafts.

-Assist with cooking and serving meals, housekeeping, and maintaining a clean, safe, and home-like environment.

-Monitor and document resident's physical and emotional well-being, reporting any changes to the home administrator as needed.

- Administer medications according to prescribed schedules and maintain accurate medication records.

-Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, following established procedures for medical, fire, or safety incidents.

-Implement and follow individualized care plans for each resident, ensuring personalized care and attention.

- Complete daily documentation of resident activities, observations, and progress.

- Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions.

- Provide respectful, person-centered care and support to all residents.

Qualifications:

-Must be 18 years or older

-Must have great attendance history
- Must have at least 1 year of experience working with clients with developmental delay and/or mental illness.

-Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.

- Strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine passion for helping others.

- Must be able to complete all required training (CPR/First Aid, Recipient Rights, Medication Administration, etc.) upon hire.

- Must be able to cook meals

Skills:

-Strong communication and interpersonal skills

-Ability to follow care plans and provide individualize care

-Basic understanding of medication administration and health monitoring.

-physical ability to assist residents with mobility and daily activities.

Certifications:

CPR and First Aid certification required ( or must be obtained within 90 days of hire).

Background Check:

- Successful completion of a background check, including fingerprinting as required by state regulations.

Work Environment:

-This position requires regular physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting and assisting residents with mobility.

Schedule:

- Full-time night shift. 7pm-7am (including holidays and weekends if they fall on scheduled shift).

Pay: $17.13 per hour

Benefits:

-Paid orientation

- Paid Earned Sick Time

-Holiday Pay

If you are a dedicated individual with great work ethics and a passion for providing quality care to those in need, we welcome you to submit your resume for this rewarding position as a Direct Care Worker.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid orientation
• Paid training