Direct Care Worker
Location: Ann Arbor, MI — Onsite
Position: Direct Care Worker
Pay: $18.40 per hour
Benefits: Begin after 30 days of employment
Join Our Team
Eisenhower Center is growing and looking for compassionate, dependable Direct Care Workers to join our team.
Do you have a caregiving or healthcare background? Do you have experience providing quality care, assisting with daily activities, or redirecting behaviors? Are you familiar with individuals with Community Mental Health (CMH) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) needs?
If you are passionate about helping others and creating a safe, supportive environment, we invite you to apply.
All offers of employment are contingent upon applicable background screenings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide daily support and meaningful opportunities that help residents achieve their individual goals.
- Follow each resident's person-centered and behavioral support plans.
- Provide compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
- Build trusting relationships with residents while protecting their rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and other personal support needs.
- Transport residents to appointments and community activities as needed.
- Attend appointments, advocate for residents, and obtain necessary documentation when required.
- Remain awake and immediately accessible when assigned to homes requiring 24/7 care.
- Accurately complete Daily Progress Notes (DPN), Direct Data Sheets (DDS), and other required documentation.
- Report changes in resident behavior, needs, or safety concerns appropriately.
- Follow all organizational policies, procedures, training requirements, and safety standards.
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude with residents, coworkers, and visitors.
- Work scheduled shifts consistently and arrive on time for all shifts and shift reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- A strong commitment to resident-focused care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Patience, empathy, and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and apply it effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to take initiative while following established procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Experience with behavioral redirection and individuals with CMH/TBI needs is preferred.
- Ability to provide exceptional care and assistance with ADLs.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and coworkers.
- Dependability, reliability, and strong attention to detail.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred.
- Experience providing direct care to individuals with disabilities preferred.
- Ability to pass all required background screenings.
- Ability to follow instructions and organizational policies.
- Ability to meet the physical and emotional demands of the position.
Benefits
Eisenhower Center is 100% employee owned and offers an excellent benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with eligibility after one year and 1,000 hours of employment
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability
- Voluntary life insurance
- Voluntary short-term disability
- Student stipend
- Employee discount program
- Continuing professional development opportunities
Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Eisenhower Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
Eisenhower Center is a 2019 Bronze Veteran-Friendly Employer, recognized by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
Accessibility
Eisenhower Center is committed to providing an accessible website and application process. If you require an accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact (734) 677-0070.
This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about application status.
