Direct Care Staff Duties + Related Tasks

Your effort is displayed through the care of the client.

You are directly responsible for the safety, and well being of the client during your shift. This includes maintaining the clients hygiene, following nutritional guidelines and levels of comfort. The following includes target goals for each shift as they are related to the Direct Care Staff position;

The Following Duties are for the 2nd Shift, or Overnight.

2nd shift / 11PM - 8AM

• Remain awake during your shift. (Sleeping is grounds for immediate termination.)

• Check clients for cleanliness and change as needed throughout night. (One check per 2 Hours)

• Check clients activity bag for needed supplies (bag used for day center & outings) wash if needed

• Check for clients lunches, and prepare if necessary.

• Do laundry in the house including washing, drying, folding, and storing of clients items.

• Clean bathrooms, kitchen, and any common areas.

• Provide breakfast for clients & pass medications as needed.

• Perform morning hygiene routine for total care clients, and assist other clients with their tasks.

• Turning off lights, or unplugging all non-essential electronics before leaving the home.

• Transport clients to their morning destination ( Transport Hour / 7AM - 8AM)

• Clean Bathroom on Wednesday (Clean sink, toilet, sweep & mop)

2nd Shift / 8PM - 8AM / Weekends

• Same duties as above, with the following additions;

• Clean out Refrigerator of any old food, or open/unlabeled packages, and wipe down inside (Sat)

• Dust and sweep under furniture in living room & office (Saturday)

• Dust the light fixtures in the home (Sunday)

• Deep clean bathroom on Sunday (Clean out bathtub, base of toilet, clean mirrors, sweep & mop)