Direct Support Care

Position Overview:

As a Direct Care Staff member at Casa Angelica, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the daily lives of the individuals we support. You will provide hands-on care, assist with daily activities, and promote independence, all while ensuring a high standard of respect and dignity for the residents.

Your role will involve direct interaction with residents, supporting their physical, emotional, and social well-being, and maintaining a positive, enriching environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay based on experience and performance. • Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement plan options. • Training & Development: Ongoing professional development, including opportunities for advancement. • Supportive Environment: A collaborative, team-oriented culture where you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on residents’ lives. • Raise & Performance Review: Annual performance evaluations with the potential for a raise based on performance.

Responsibilities: • Resident Care: Provide physical and emotional support to residents in their daily activities, including personal hygiene, feeding, mobility assistance, and more. • Support Independence: Encourage residents to perform activities to the best of their ability, fostering independence and self-esteem. • Health Monitoring: Observe and document changes in residents' health, including behavior, mood, and physical condition. Report any significant changes to the supervisor or medical team.

• Communication: Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and your team to ensure the highest standard of care. • Safety: Ensure a safe environment for all residents by adhering to health and safety protocols. • Team Collaboration: Work closely with other care staff and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive care. • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of resident care, activities, and any changes in condition, in compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED • (required); additional certifications in healthcare (CNA, HHA, etc.) are a plus. Experience:
• Previous experience in direct care, healthcare, or working with individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required. Skills:
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to care.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude. Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift, assist with mobility, and perform physical tasks related to resident care. Background Check:
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and reference verification is required. Compensation: $17 - $17.50 hourly

• Resident Care:
Provide physical and emotional support to residents in their daily activities, including personal hygiene, feeding, mobility assistance, and more.
• Support Independence:
Encourage residents to perform activities to the best of their ability, fostering independence and self-esteem.
• Health Monitoring:
Observe and document changes in residents' health, including behavior, mood, and physical condition. Report any significant changes to the supervisor or medical team.
• Communication:
Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and your team to ensure the highest standard of care.
• Safety:
Ensure a safe environment for all residents by adhering to health and safety protocols.
• Team

Collaboration:

Work closely with other care staff and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Documentation:
Maintain accurate records of resident care, activities, and any changes in condition, in compliance with regulatory standards.