Direct Care Worker

The Direct Care Worker provides essential support to individuals requiring assistance with daily living activities, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. This role involves delivering compassionate care, assisting with medication administration, and supporting clients emotionally and physically in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assistance with daily activities
• Assist with medication administration as directed
• Support personal hygiene and grooming needs
• Accurately document care and report changes in condition
• Manage crisis situations calmly and effectively
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding as needed
• Offer emotional support and foster positive communication
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality care
• Attends residents outings
• Transport residents occasionally to/from school, outings, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in direct care
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Ayanti RTC is an all-girls facility dedicated to providing treatment services to youth with emotional troubles, autism spectrum, human trafficking victims and survivors, substance use, complex mental health issues, and intellectual disabilities.