Direct Care Aide

OneSource
Chesterfield, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2024 CLOSED ON 7/20/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Aide position at OneSource?

 


POSITION TITLE: Direct Care Aide

OneSource ARTS is a regional substance abuse treatment company that has provided comprehensive, community-based mental health and substance abuse services for over 20 years. Our team is committed to improving the lives of every individual that walks through our doors.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Direct Care Aide is responsible for supporting, educating and assisting individuals in all areas of daily living.  The duties may include but are not limited to: community orientation and inclusion; health care; social, recreational, vocational and behavioral treatment programs.  Direct Care Aide also assists client with behavior management, communicating and interacting with outside support services and friends and family.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

 

High School Diploma or equivalent with certification and training in personal caregiving.  CPR and First Aid (adult) training is required.  Certification as a Medication Aide with registration through the Virginia Board of Nursing is preferred

 

EXPERIENCE

 

At least one year (up to and including) of professional adult caregiving experience.  Solid work record that demonstrates excellent attendance and exceptional performance in providing care for adults.

 

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and social perceptiveness.  Ability to properly assess, respect, and monitor those served to insure their health and safety.
  • Display a positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude towards clients, supervisors, and co-workers.
  • Excellent manners and general courtesies, tact, and maturity.  Professional grooming and personal hygiene.  
  • Good homemaking skills and the ability to function in a home-like setting with minimal direct supervision.
  • Strong organizational skills and multi-task abilities in overseeing multiple individuals.  
  • Actively seeks ways to best support clients.
  • Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Ability to interact with clients and support clients with disabilities and/or behavioral health challenges.
  • Ability to read, comprehend, analyze and interpret information provided in training manuals, memos, handbooks, and logbooks.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to analyze and conclude from information, solve practical problems, deal with variables.  
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to exercise mature judgment (high discretion and judgment) in appraising a situation and adopting an effective course of action.
  • Maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license with good driving record.  Must show proof of vehicle insurance.  Must be able to drive company issued vehicle or personal vehicle during work hours.
  • Knowledge of health and safety precautions.  Certification in basic first-aid, CPR, crisis intervention, and medicine administration.
  • Successful completion of the agency’s orientation and training program and compliance with all work related training and background check requirements.  Must be able to successfully pass State, Federal, and Central Registry investigations. 

 

JOB TYPE: Full-time

SCHEDULE: 12-hour shift schedule, rotating days Sunday to Saturday, and holidays

 

SALARY:  $18.00 - $21.00 per hour, based on experience and certification

 

BENEFITS:

  • Group Health Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401k (after one year of service)
  • Paid day off for employee’s birthday
  • Paid time off (PTO) accruing weekly
  • Voluntary Additional Life and Disability Insurance

 

LOCATION:

Richmond, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

On campus assignment

 

LICENSE: Virginia Driver's License (Required)

 

 

EMAIL: HRPAYROLL@ONESOURCEOFVA.ORG

ONESOURCEOFVA.ORG



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