Direct Care Worker (St Johns)

Alternative Services Inc - Michigan • St. Johns, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Alternative Services, Inc. (ASI) is hiring a Direct Care Worker/Direct Support Professional to support adults with disabilities in a small group home setting (Adult Foster Care home) in St. Johns, 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 helping people with disabilities 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 serve as advocates and role models, support at-home and community leisure activities, and respect the rights, dignity, property, and privacy of the people they serve. No experience is necessary.

Full-time first-shift positions run from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; second-shift positions run from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The listed pay is $17.13 per hour.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Have excellent moral character.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Provide personal care, including hygiene and basic health support.
• Administer medication.
• Help with cleaning, cooking, and shopping.
• Act as an advocate and role model in interactions with people served.
• Support individuals in at-home and community leisure activities.
• Respect the rights, dignity, property, and privacy of people served.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Employee referral bonus
• Potential periodic performance bonus
• Advancement opportunities
• Paid/on-the-job training
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• On-demand pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed