Direct Care Worker
About The Position
The Direct Care Worker provides direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities who live independently in the organization’s Independent Residential Alternative houses. The position serves locations at Andrews Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468; Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459; and 105th Street, New York, NY 10025. The role supports residents’ daily living skills, independence, personal growth, health, and safety. It involves implementing individualized habilitation and protective oversight plans, accompanying residents to appointments, maintaining the residence and required documentation, and carrying out other duties requested by management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- At least one year of experience working with OPWDD individuals or in another human services field.
- Obtain SCIP, AMAP, First Aid, and CPR certifications within three months of hire.
- Valid New York State driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Perform, supervise, and assist individuals with all areas of adult daily living skills.
- Assist individuals with activities designed to foster independence, personal growth, and individualization.
- Implement valued outcomes and other programming methods and procedures based on individuals’ habilitation and protective oversight plans and other QMRP documentation.
- Ensure individuals’ overall health and safety by providing supervision according to their needs and OPWDD regulations.
- Provide ongoing care for residents in a safe, kind, and considerate manner.
- Accompany and transport individuals to medical and other clinical appointments, complete necessary documentation, and return it for review by the program registered nurse.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary residence and working environment.
- Conduct fire drills as scheduled.
- Maintain individuals’ clothing, furniture, and personal belongings in good condition.
- Remain on shift until relief arrives and the shift is appropriately covered; report to work on time.
- Remain sensitive and responsive to individuals’ needs, situations, and personal and cultural practices.
- Make purchases as needed or requested by the program or management team.
- Immediately report changes in an individual’s physical or health condition to the supervisor.
- Assist with orientation of new staff.
- Safely operate the agency vehicle for residential appointments and other individual needs.
- Read, initial, and enter required information in the communication log and other required documentation.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off, including vacation days
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
