Direct Care Worker 1/ Millcreek of Poplarville Monday-Friday

Acadia • Poplarville, MS

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About The Position

The Direct Care Worker 1 provides one-on-one or group instruction and assistance to patients on a daily basis. The role supports program activities, helps clients develop independence and participate in assigned activities, assists with meal preparation and client training, and helps maintain a therapeutic environment that promotes learning and choice. The position also involves monitoring and documenting client behaviors, maintaining data collection records, and helping keep the facility neat and orderly. When driving is required, the worker completes routine van checks and reports deficiencies to a supervisor. The employee is expected to demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude, address patient needs and complaints, and prioritize patient safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with program activities.
• Complete routine daily checks of the van, including tires and the gas gauge, and report deficiencies to a supervisor if driving is required.
• Accurately monitor and maintain data collection sheets and submit them to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assist with assessment of clients' strengths and needs as necessary.
• Assist with preparation of clients' meals and provide client training as needed.
• Communicate with the supervisor about needs to revise, delete, or add training objectives.
• Physically assist in maintaining the facility in a neat and orderly manner.
• Monitor and accurately document individual behaviors using specific and descriptive terms, including behavior changes, accidents, and seizures.
• Encourage individuals to be independent and to attend and participate in assigned activities.
• Provide individuals with realistic, positive assurance regarding the benefits of treatment and participation.
• Help maintain a therapeutic environment that encourages individuals to learn new skills and make choices through activity involvement and hands-on instruction or guidance.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints, recognizing patient safety as a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED