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Job Title:   Direct Care Worker - On Call
ONET Job Title:   Personal Care and Service Workers, not listed separately
Industry:   Religious Organizations
Job Type:   Permanent
Job Shift:   Rotating
Job Location:   St. Croix
Minimum Education:   High School Diploma
Degree Title:   CNA Preferred but not required
Career Level:   Experienced (Non-Manager)
Minimum Experience:   2 Years
Salary Range:   . 8.24 to 8.24/Per Hour
Apply By:   Jan 30, 2015
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Job Description:

The role of a Direct Care Worker under supervision is to assist and instruct individuals with physical, mental, and developmental disabilities.  Direct Care Workers are responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive environment which fosters growth and rehabilitation among the residents.   


Skills Required

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Ability to respect the rights of adults with developmental disabilities.
  • Ability to be flexible in terms of recognizing and working with individuals who have disabilities.
  • Ability to lift residents with physical disabilities (minimum of 75 lbs.) when attending to basic grooming and hygiene, and activities of daily living.  Also, use lifting devices such as Hoyer lift.
  • Knowledge of giving basic personal care and basic medical treatments, preferably a Certified Nurse Assistant.
  • Some knowledge of basic principle of habilitation. 
  • Some basic knowledge of mental retardation.
  • Must be willing to use universal precautions.
  • Accurately complete required record keeping with the appropriate time frame.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

·  High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two years experience in residential care or related field.

·  Valid VI Driver’s License.

·  Ability to get CPR/First Aid Certification and Health Card

·  Ability to lift residents  with physical disabilities (minimum of 75 lbs.)

 

** Must be able to work all days of week and all shifts. 

 


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Company Name: Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands
Company Description:

Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands is a non-profit incorporated agency administering to the needs of abused and neglected children, low-income seniors and adults with disabilities, and victims of natural disasters. We provide homes, health, spiritual and emotional care as well as outreach services for the community.

        
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