Direct Care Worker

Job description

MISSION STATEMENT:
Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Direct Care Worker is required to provide direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities living independently in the organization’s Independent Residential Alternative houses.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Performs, supervise and assists individuals in all areas of adult daily living skills.
• Assist individuals in any and all activities which are designed to foster independence, personal growth and individualization.
• Implement valued outcomes and all other programming methods/procedure based on the individuals habilitation and protective oversight plan and other QMRP documentations.
• Ensures the overall health and safety of the individuals by providing supervision to the individuals as required based on the individual needs and per OPWDD regulations.
• Provides ongoing care for the residents in a safe, kind and considerable manner.
• Accompanies and transports individuals to medical and other clinical appointments and ensure the necessary documentation are completed and return to review by the program registered nurse.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary residence and working environment.
• Responsible for conducting fire drills as scheduled.
• Responsible for maintaining the individuals clothing, furniture, any and all personal belonging in good condition.
• Responsible and required to remain on the shift until the relief arrives and the shift is appropriately covered. Reports to work on time.
• Remains sensitive and responsive to the needs, situation, and personal/cultural practices of the individuals.
• Make purchases as needed or requested by the program or management team.
• Reports any changes regarding any individuals physical and health condition to the supervisor immediately.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff.
• Safely Operate agencies vehicle for residential appointments or any other individual needs which may require the utilization of the agency vehicle.
• Reads, initial and enter required information on the communication log as well as other documentations as required.
• All other duties as requested by management.

REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma or its equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum one year experience working with OPWDD individuals or other human service fields.
• SCIP, AMAP, First Aid and CPR - Must obtain within (3) three months from date of hire.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.

WHY JOIN US?
Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.