Job description

Direct Care Worker (DCW)
SINCERE HOME CARE LLC
Direct Care Worker Job Description
A direct care worker provides assistance and care to the elderly, the developmentally or physically disabled, or clients in rehabilitation programs. The job description of a direct care worker involves patience, empathy, strong
interpersonal skills, and a detailed knowledge of best care practices.

Position Description
A direct care worker provides a number of services depending on the needs of the individual; these might include running errands, helping clients move around their homes, counseling individuals on independent living, and administering prescribed medication.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Direct Care Worker
Helps the elderly or physically disabled move from room to room around their homes.
Assists individuals in dressing, bathing, and completing basic hygiene tasks.
Oversees any required rehabilitation exercises.
Ensures that individuals take their prescribed medications.
Prepares meals that adhere to special dietary considerations.
Assists with light cleaning and housework.
Teaches developmentally disabled adults how to adopt basic independent living skills.
Helps adults with developmental disorders learn to make a budget and complete basic household tasks.
Meets with family to discuss needs of clients.
Runs errands to the grocery store, laundromat, cleaners, drugstore, and other necessary locations.
Serves as a companion for the elderly who live alone.
Organizes activities for clients.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates patience and compassion.
Possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
Works well with a variety of different individuals.
Possesses detailed knowledge of client’s condition, symptoms, and medications.
Exhibits ability to think quickly and act calmly in an emergency.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
Communicates clearly and effectively.
Possesses strong listening skills.
Pays close attention to detail.
Possesses physical stamina required to help individuals move around.
Possesses emotional strength necessary to work with ailing clients.
Demonstrates awareness of proper first aid and emergency response procedures.
Maintains friendly and open demeanor at all times.

Reliable and Dependable.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All Candidate must be fully vaccinated.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jackson, MS 39213: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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