Direct Care Assistant II

MDH Holly Center•Wicomico, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Care Assistant II (DCA II) provides consistent Active Treatment for individuals residing at MDH - Holly Center. The position includes assisting individuals with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment, and fostering engagement. The role is emergency essential. Candidates must hold a Certified Nursing Assistant credential from the Maryland Board of Nursing, or meet the stated certification requirements within 60 days of hire and before performing delegated nursing tasks.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate; additional qualifying direct-care experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Have two years of experience assisting in the care, treatment, habilitation, or rehabilitation of patients or clients who are aged, physically ill, have behavioral health diagnoses, or have intellectual or developmental disabilities in treatment facilities or community-based programs.
Possess a current Nursing Assistant certificate from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, or within 60 days of hire and before performing delegated nursing tasks, successfully complete a Board-approved Nursing Assistant training program and receive Board certification.
Complete a direct care training course or examination approved by the hiring facility before permanent appointment.
Provide the facility with a telephone number at which the employee can be reached, as employees are subject to call-in.
Be subject to substance abuse testing under the applicable Code of Maryland Regulations.
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in specified Hospital Corpsman, Health Care Specialist, or Medical Services specialty codes may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

A Geriatric Aide certificate may be required for employees at facilities providing long-term care for the aged.
A valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license may be required if assigned duties involve operating a motor vehicle; a specific Maryland license may be required for operating certain vans.
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent Active Treatment to individuals residing at MDH - Holly Center.
Assist individuals with activities of daily living.
Maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
Foster engagement.