Direct Care Staff - Weekend Shifts Available

Job description

What if you could change your life and someone else's at the same time?

At Missouri Quality Care we CARE about people. Work with us and help individuals with developmental disabilities develop independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, hygiene, social skills, and spending time in their community. Our number one goal is to provide a high quality of life for the individuals we support as well as their support staff. With your empathy and energy you will go home everyday knowing you made a positive difference in the life of the individuals we support. They in return will make a positive difference in your life.

We are in need of reliable and compassionate direct care staff. We have different shifts available at different locations throughout the KC Metro area. If interested please call contact our office at: (816)702-8855.

We have part time, and PRN positions available. Sleep shifts, and Awake shift starting pay is $18.10/hr. weekday and $19.60 on week-ends day shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide supervision, assistance, and support to and for individuals receiving services from MQC in accordance with the individuals’ support plan
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals and promote independence in all areas of daily living; To include but not limited to community integration, health and wellness, skill development, and successful goal achievement.
• Ability to physically assist individuals as needed to promote independence in activities of daily living, including but not limited to: personal care, community integration, meal preparation, funds management, and social skills
• Review and complete the required daily documentation
• Administer medications
• Assist, monitor, and supervise the individuals supported during the performance of house cleaning chores, i.e. dusting, vacuuming, bed making, laundry, ironing, dish-washing and table setting. Performs all housekeeping responsibilities that the individuals supported cannot satisfactorily complete.
• Uses a pro-active approach to offer and actively encourage choice making.
• Teaches the individuals supported the aspects of good nutrition, i.e. menu planning, diet requirements, food groups, preparation, handling and shopping; provide supervision and, if necessary, hands on assistance.
• Provides transportation to individuals in accordance with agency policy
• Maintain current certification and training in CPR, First Aid, DD Medication Aide training as well as any required site-specific training
• Maintain a flexible schedule as schedules may be altered based on the needs identified by individuals receiving supports

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and current auto insurance to remain on site.
• Ability to pass a background check in accordance with MO DMH DD requirements

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to bend, lift, stoop, and reach to file
• Crisis Management/De-escalation (Training Provided)
• Work regularly scheduled days, including those that fall on holidays
• Enthusiastic team player that handles stressful situations professionally with ease
• Positive attitude and ability to talk to anyone
• Ability to handle stressful situations well
• Great communication skills

Job Types: Part-time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person