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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: 

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Reports to Program Director / Qualified Professional

Responsibilities/Activities:

  • Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Escort to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan.

  • Provide companionship, friendship and emotional support.

  • Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them.

  • Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions.

  • Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.

  • Monitor supplies and resources.

  • Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated.

  • Follow the written care plan.

  • Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

  • Observe the client’s functioning and report to Supervisor.

  • Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.

  • Attend orientation, in-service training sessions, and staff meetings.

Qualifications/Education

  • Experience preferred but not required. Will train.

  • Valid driver’s license.

  • Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage.

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