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Direct Care Worker

Direct Care Worker

WELLCARE HEALTH SERVICES LLCMesa, AZ, US
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Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Direct Care Worker will provide care to individuals with special needs in a Day program setting. The position entails providing social interaction, behavior management, personal care, assisting with ADLs and communication skills.

Job duties / expectations include :

  • Develop positive relationships and support
  • Assist individuals to meet their physical needs such as hygiene needs, health, and safety needs.
  • Assist individuals in participating in social activities and group outings
  • Provide training and supervision for individuals to increase social and adaptive skills
  • Provide opportunities for social interactions, to assist individuals develop appropriate social skills
  • Implement and assist individuals to attain their identified goals
  • Assist individuals to develop, maintain, and enhance independent functioning skills
  • Implement daily curriculum schedule
  • Perform special projects with individuals in a safe manner as directed by lead staff / management
  • Maintain accurate daily data collection on individual progress reports and behavior treatment plans
  • Provide safe transportation for individuals daily
  • Maintain compliance with Division of Developmental Disabilities policies and procedures
  • Be willing to take the required training classes and maintain current certifications
  • Always maintain professionalism while representing the organization
  • Can initiate tasks necessary to run program efficiently
  • Possess good social communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS

To function effectively in this position, the incumbent must possess or obtain or successfully complete :

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Knowledge of the company policies and procedures
  • Valid Arizona Driver’s License
  • Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Completed Criminal History Affidavit
  • Reliable means of transportation with current insurance and registration
  • Article 9 Training
  • Certification in Adult / Child / Infant CPR, and First Aid
  • The DSW must have the ability to address more than one project at a time while prioritizing the demands and issues in a busy operating environment. Must be at least 21 years of age.

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