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Acacia Network

Direct Care Worker

Bronx, NY · On-site

$17 - $17.11/hr

The Direct Care Worker is required to provide direct care services to adults with developmental ... Minimum one year experience working with OPWDD individuals or other human service fields. * SCIP ...

Acacia Network

Direct Care Worker

Bronx, NY · On-site

$17.11/hr

The Direct Care Worker is required to provide direct care services to adults with developmental ... Minimum one year experience working with OPWDD individuals or other human service fields. * SCIP ...

Braverhood

Direct Care Support

Babylon, NY

$18 - $20/hr

Instead, parents and families are embraced by a supportive and caring community, empowered to care ... OPWDD regulations QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DSP (Direct Support Professional) ● ...

TemPositions

Registered Nurse OPWDD

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Supervise RNs, LPNs, and direct care staff * Oversee implementation and effectiveness of care plans * Ensure compliance with nursing standards, policies, and OPWDD regulations * Monitor documentation ...

TemPositions

Registered Nurse OPWDD

Staten Island, NY · On-site

Supervise RNs, LPNs, and direct care staff Oversee implementation and effectiveness of care plans Ensure compliance with nursing standards, policies, and OPWDD regulations Monitor documentation ...

Braverhood

Direct Care Worker in Mahopac

Mahopac, NY

$18 - $20/hr

Instead, parents and families are embraced by a supportive and caring community, empowered to care ... OPWDD regulations QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DSP (Direct Support Professional) ● ...

Susquehanna University

Program Director (IDD, OPWDD)

NY · On-site +1

$70K/yr

... direct care II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Person Centered Planning • Ensures that a ... with OPWDD regulations • Ensure the observations are completed across all staffing shifts • ...

Cayuga Centers

Direct Care Coach (650-02)

Auburn, NY · On-site

$21.02 - $26.59/hr

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a DIRECT CARE COACH *This is a temporary to potentially ... Within a designated period after hiring, must obtain and maintain certification in OPWDD Medication ...

Cayuga Centers

Direct Care Coach (650-03)

Auburn, NY · On-site

$21.02 - $26.59/hr

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a DIRECT CARE COACH *This is a temporary to potentially ... Within a designated period after hiring, must obtain and maintain certification in OPWDD Medication ...

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Program Director (IDD, OPWDD)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K/yr

... direct care II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Person Centered Planning * Ensures that a ... Maintains all records in compliance with OPWDD regulations * Ensure the observations are completed ...

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Direct Care Worker

Bronx, NY • On-site

Acacia Network
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$17 - $17.11/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist individuals with all areas of adult daily living skills to foster independence and personal growth.

  • Provide supervision and care to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals, including accompanying them to medical appointments.

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary living environment and perform scheduled safety procedures such as fire drills.

Acacia Network rating

4.7

Company rating: 4.7 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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:                                                                                              

  • Perform, supervise and assist 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/procedures based on the individual's habilitation and protective oversight plan and other QMRP documentations.
  • Ensure 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.  
  • Provide ongoing care for the residents in a safe, kind and considerable manner.
  • Accompany and transport 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 individual's 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, situations, 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 preferred.

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.

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