Direct Care Support

Description

PRN Direct Care Support Staff for IDD Residential Facility

Join our dedicated team at a leading IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) residential facility, where compassion and professionalism come together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals we serve. We are seeking flexible, caring, and dependable PRN (as-needed) Direct Care Support Staff to provide high-quality support and assistance to residents, ensuring their safety, well-being, and independence.

• PRN staff (as needed)

Key Responsibilities:

•  Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management
• Monitor and document clients’ behaviors, progress, and any changes in condition
• Support clients during community outings and recreational activities Collaborate with team members, families, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care
• Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful environment for clients and staff
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all residents at all times.
• Cook and serve meals. Follow the facility menu as posted.
• Responsible for completing items listed on the facility Chore Sheet as directed by the administrator.
• Responsible for assuring all residents are treated with dignity and respect.
• Responsible for the supervision of all resident medication procedures. Ensure that all residents receive their proper medication at the proper time. All narcotics will be counted and documented on each shift.
• Daily chart documentation
• Be familiar with The Wood Group’s policy and procedures to include employee handbook.

What Our Company Offers:

• Paid Training

Providing behavioral health services to the Mental Health Community of Texas since 1980.  Our behavioral health services have been designed to meet the needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. We have worked hard to develop partnerships with local Community Centers and other agencies to provide quality services. 

 The Wood Group staff is trained to provide caring and compassionate services to the clients involved in our programs. We work as a team with the Community Centers or other agencies to provide services to clients so they can return to productive daily living in their community.    All The Wood Group subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. 

The Wood Group subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

Requirements

- High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant experience in caregiving or healthcare preferred.

- Compassionate, patient, and respectful attitude towards individuals with IDD.

- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain confidentiality.

- Basic knowledge of first aid and CPR (training provided if necessary).

- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.