Direct Care Provider - Adult Day Services

Make a Difference as a Direct Care Provider!Location: Wichita, KSOrganization: Catholic Charities WichitaType: Full-Time | In-Person | Monday Through Friday 7:30am to 3:30pmAre you passionate about helping others live with dignity and independence? Catholic Charities of Wichita is seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our Adult Day Services team. As a Direct Care Provider, you’ll support clients with disabilities and aging adults in a person-centered environment that promotes choice, respect, and self-advocacy.What You Will Do:

• Advance independence through instruction and support in areas selected by the clients.
• Participate and advocate for clients in support plan meetings and assessments.
• Train, assist, and support clients to be self-advocates.
• Chart progress and maintain required documentation.
• Prepare materials and assist in developing monthly activity calendars.
• Support clients with personal care and hygiene needs in a dignified manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Monitor and document vital signs and glucose levels as needed.
• Practice universal precautions and report supply needs.
• Communicate concerns and safety issues to supervisors.
• Represent the agency professionally and respectfully.
• Ensure clients are secured for transport according to plans.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Your Superpowers:

• You’re compassionate and committed to helping others thrive.
• You’re organized and attentive to detail.
• You’re a team player who communicates clearly and respectfully.
• You’re comfortable using technology and medical equipment.
• You’re adaptable and ready to support clients with diverse needs.

Why You Will Love Working Here:

• A supportive and mission-driven team environment.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact every day.
• Professional growth and training opportunities.
• A workplace that values compassion, respect, and collaboration.

What You Need to Bring to The Table:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer 1-year experience with I/DD or geriatric populations.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medication Aid (CMA) may be required for some positions.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle, and insurance required.
• Commercial Driver’s License within first six months of employment.
• Ability to obtain vital signs and blood sugars via finger stick.
• Physical ability to assist clients and perform moderately physical tasks

Physical Demands:

• Work Type:  Moderately physical, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing/Balancing/Freedom to Move:  Controlled mobility in all aspects of ambulation is needed frequently.
• Stooping/Bending:  The ability to flex (bend), extend (straightening) and rotate body is done frequently.
• Reaching:  Occasional overhead as well as horizontal and downward movement
• Vision:  Adequate to perform job responsibilities
• Color Vision:  No color vision requirements
• Hearing:  Adequate to perform job responsibilities
• Speech:  Adequate to express ideas by means of spoken word and perform job responsibilities
• Eye/Hand/Foot/Coordination:  Frequently operates equipment or performs duties requiring moderate ability.
• Manual Dexterity:  Frequently performs duties requiring moderate ability.

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