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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMcKinney Direct Care Services, LLC is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, detailed, and caring Live-In Caregiver to provide support and supervision for up to four (4) clients in our group homes. Caregivers play a crucial role in providing individualized care that suits the needs of each client in the comfort of our group homes. We're a close-knit team of dedicated professionals focused on empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. We take a person-centered approach to helping the individuals we serve lead fulfilling, independent lives, and we’re looking for compassionate, driven, experienced Caregivers to help make this mission a reality. If you have what it takes and meet the criteria, submit your resume for review to become a part of our awesome team! MUST BE WILLING TO LIVE at the CLIENT'S GROUP HOME. (a 24-hour live-in arrangement) THIS IS NOT A SHIFT POSITION. ResponsibilitiesAssists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.Allow and encourage residents to do as much of their own care as possible.Immediately report abuse, neglect, and exploitation suspicions and acts immediately.Ensure homes and clients are clean and presentable at all times. Perform light housekeeping responsibilities, including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparationKeep products stocked, safety markers checked and in compliance with OSHA and HHS protocols. Review client security protocols daily and follow safety procedures for clients. (ex: logbook, visitor procedures, medication checks, etc.)Record patient information by making entries in the online patient journal for SDL’s, MAR’s, and incident reports. Notify the nursing supervisor and case manager of changing or unusual conditions.Brief Outs: Communicate staff and client changes and updates on the home boards and directly to incoming staff to ensure an informative and smooth transition between shifts.Monitor and ensure that fire drills are done monthly and that fire safety protocols are followed. (ex: test smoke alarms monthly, fire exits marked clearly, review fire escape plans & meeting place with clients, have fire extinguishers, etc.)Manage allocated budgets for food and supplies and keep inventory of stock.Meet weekly or as required by your RD and provide reports on the homes and clients to keep all parties informed of client activities, home repairs, etc.Complete daily SDL’s, MAR’s, incident reports, etc on the computer.Plan, execute, and report to RD monthly client outings and social activities.This is not an all inclusive list of responsibilities. Responsibilities extend to all other duties as needed and assigned. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATIONBody mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, walk and walk briskly in order to interact with and monitor clients.Basic computer skills for data entry. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 60 pounds.Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.Must have the ability to give and receive verbal and written instructions (with or without hearing aids).Must have fine vision, sustained vision, and peripheral vision (with or without glasses).The environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments consisting of clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and emotional needs.Great organizational and time management skills.Initiative with problem solving skills.\nCompany DescriptionMcKinney Direct Care Services is dedicated to providing long-term residential living support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). MDCS provides individualized care w/daily living skills, meal preparation, medication administration, and more. As a Home & Community Based Services (HCS) provider, we offer Group Home, Host Home, Day Habilitation, Behavioral Supports, and Case Management services in Plano, McKinney, Princeton, and Anna areas. We accept the HCS waiver program & Private Pay options. For those seeking residential Assisted Living options please contact our office. Caring and Compassion are at the heart of our mission.Company DescriptionMcKinney Direct Care Services is dedicated to providing long-term residential living support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

MDCS provides

individualized care w/daily living skills, meal preparation, medication administration, and more.

As a Home & Community Based Services (HCS) provider, we offer Group Home, Host Home, Day Habilitation, Behavioral Supports, and Case Management services in Plano, McKinney, Princeton, and Anna areas.

We accept the HCS waiver program & Private Pay options.

For those seeking residential Assisted Living options please contact our office.

Caring and Compassion are at the heart of our mission.

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Work at office, Immediate start, Shift work

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