Direct Care Worker in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts at The MH Group

Position: Home Care Direct Care Worker

Overview:
We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Home Care Direct Care Workers to provide personalized, in-home support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role plays a vital part in helping clients live safely and independently in the comfort of their homes while maintaining dignity, routine, and connection to their communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, one-on-one care tailored to each client’s individualized care plan, promoting independence and enhancing their quality of life.
  
• Support clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility assistance.
  
• Assist with light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, and meal planning/preparation tailored to dietary and cultural needs.
  
• Encourage and facilitate social engagement and recreational activities, both at home and in the community.
  
• Accompany clients to medical appointments, errands, and family visits as needed, providing transportation and companionship.
  
• Monitor and report changes in health or behavior to supervisors to ensure prompt and appropriate adjustments in care.
  
• Maintain clear, accurate records of services provided, while safeguarding client privacy and complying with HIPAA regulations.
  
• Foster a safe, respectful, and nurturing home environment aligned with agency values and individual rights.

• Experience in homecare, personal care assistance, or direct support services for individuals with disabilities, chronic conditions, or age-related needs.
  
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a home setting, respecting the individual’s dignity, preferences, and independence.
  
• Physical capability to assist with mobility, transfers, and personal care tasks, including lifting and repositioning clients as needed.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with clients, families, and care teams.
  
• Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
  
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license (if transportation of clients is required).
  
• Ability to follow care plans, maintain accurate documentation, and uphold client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and agency standards.
  
• Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules and care needs in a home environment.