Direct Care Associate (DCA)

About the role

We are growing and looking for Direct Care Associates! Do you have a caregiving background? Do you have experience providing exceptional care and redirecting behaviors? Do you have knowledge of CMH/TBI residents? If So, We Invite You To Consider a Career At Eisenhower Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities through the day to help residents meet their goals.
• Adhere to the person-centered plans, and behavior plans as written for each resident.
• Provide quality of care and safe and healthy setting free from harm while upholding the rights of all residents.
• Create a space of trust and relationship with all residents.
• Transport residents and attend appointments, advocate, and obtain necessary documentation, when needed.
• Must remain awake and immediately accessible in all homes requiring 24/7 care.

Requirements

• Staff in Full Time/Part Time Slots are expected to work the set schedule consistently and are permitted to pick up additional shifts with approval.

Qualifications

• Client focused and strong communication skills.
• Take the initiative to provide excellent care and goal driven with clients.
• Engaged and collaborative with clients and coworkers.
• Trustworthy, reliable and confidential at all times.
• Committed to building and supporting a culture that is inclusive for all.
• Follows all processes, policies, and procedures.
• Focused on our purpose to create and maintain a safe and positive environment for our clients, making an impact on their daily lives.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a collaborative member of a team.
• Ability to direct other team members and coach others.
• Knowledge of CMH/TBI residents and behavioral redirection.
• Ability to provide exceptional care and assistance with ADLs.
• Demonstrating client-focused strategy skills.
• Ability to make decisions and take initiative in problem resolution.
• Exercise tact and responsibility with handling confidential information.

Benefits

All offers of employment are contingent upon background screens. Benefits start after 30 days: Health, Dental, Vision and many more!

Pay

Hourly: $17.70

Schedule

Must be on time for all shifts and must be in attendance for shift report during shift exchange.