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Direct Care Specialist (DCS)
Salary: $17-$19 per Hour
Type: Employee / PT / Evenings / Weekends
Experience: No Experience required! Will train
Location: Saint Paul, MN, United States
Care4Everyone provides Homemaker services to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other infliction.
Description:
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Direct Care Specialist provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other infliction. Home care may include housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship, and respite.
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Direct Care Specialist are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.
Reporting Relationship
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Reports to Program Director / Qualified Professional
Responsibilities/Activities:
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Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
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Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money, in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor.
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Assist with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified in the care plan.
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Escort to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan.
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Provide companionship, friendship and emotional support.
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Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them.
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Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions.
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Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
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Monitor supplies and resources.
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Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated.
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Follow the written care plan.
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Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
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Observe the client’s functioning and report to Supervisor.
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Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.
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Attend orientation, in-service training sessions, and staff meetings.
Qualifications/Education
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Experience preferred but not required. Will train.
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Valid driver’s license.
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Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage.