Direct Care Worker (Bloomfield Hills/Rochester Hills)

Alternative Services•Bloomfield Hills, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Alternative Services, Inc. (ASI) is hiring Direct Care Workers/Direct Support Professionals to support adults with disabilities in small group homes (Adult Foster Care homes) in Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, and Rochester Hills, Michigan. ASI has served adults with disabilities for over 48 years and provides care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The role focuses on building positive, caring relationships and supporting individuals to live meaningful lives. Direct Care Workers assist with daily living activities, including personal care, hygiene, basic health needs, medication administration, cleaning, cooking, and shopping. They also advocate for and serve as role models to the people they support, and help them take part in leisure activities at home and in the community while respecting their rights, dignity, property, and privacy. Full-time second-shift positions (2 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and part-time third-shift positions (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.) are available. No prior experience is necessary. ASI offers paid and on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and a supportive, team-oriented work environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
Must have excellent moral character.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with disabilities with daily living activities, including personal care, hygiene, and basic health needs.
Administer medication.
Perform cleaning, cooking, and shopping tasks.
Advocate for and act as a role model to the people served.
Support individuals' participation in leisure activities at home and in the community.
Respect the rights, dignity, property, and privacy of the people served.