Direct Care Worker

Description & Requirements

Culture Vision at Consumer Direct Care Network

At CDCN, we strive to create a workplace where everyone is supported and motivated to be their best; we collaborate on shared goals and celebrate our accomplishments.

WE WELCOME YOU INTO A GROWING COMPANY Consumer Direct Care Network is all about caring for people. Care is at our core, and we strive to live up to it every single day.

We are currently providing services in 14 states across the USA, as well as Washington DC. We specialize in providing home and community-based services that support individuals with disabilities and older adults so they can remain in their homes and communities.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Direct Care Worker, you will be at the forefront of the company working in a rewarding, challenging, and dynamic environment as the go-to person for our members! In this important role, you will be responsible for supporting individuals of all ages with disabilities to high-risk members in need of immediate assistance.

You will provide care for those who choose to maintain a quality of life in their own homes and communities. Successful candidates could manage up to five members per day, give or take depending on the caseload and will travel to the member’s residence to provide in-home services.

These services are typically directed by a state plan to adequately assist and provide outstanding and personalized day-to-day care for each member.

In the Consumer Direct Care Network, our employees are committed, dependable, professional and accountable. We value integrity, honesty and respect for others.

We have high standards for how our employees conduct themselves at work and in the communities, we support. Come join our team and be a part of a rewarding career helping others!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide compassionate, empathetic, and professional in-home care to elderly and physically disabled members. Consistently uphold a client-focused approach.
• Complete daily personal care and light housekeeping tasks for members in the home, including but not limited to : assistance with bathing, laundry, making beds, cooking meals, toileting, shopping, assistance with dressing, etc.
• Show competency in time management and multi-tasking, while utilizing strong active-listening skills.
• Strive to exceed the needs of the members in accordance with company, federal, and state guidelines.
• Display an optimistic and flexible personality, capable of receiving direction and feedback.
• Respectfully communicate with members, family, administrative employees, etc. on a daily basis.
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Work both independently, and with teammates at times. Must be self-sufficient and effectively use resources to best serve the needs of the members.
• Ability to interact, evaluate circumstances, and subsequently offer solutions. Effectively display good judgment in making decisions and reporting emergencies.
• Maintains confidentiality and does not discuss identifying information of any member outside of the company.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Pass a physical lift test of 50lbs or more
• Possess or ability to pass Background Check
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates, online accepted during COVID-19
30+ days ago