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Direct Care Services, LLC.
Direct Care Staff
Career Insights for Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$28,759 / year median in Florida
+22% projected growth
Job Description
- Ensure clients health and safety.
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and behavior challenges.
- Assist clients with daily personal hygiene, medication administration, daily living activities and transportation if need be.
- Implement behavior plan and implementation plan.
- Accompany individuals to community outings and activities.
- Light housekeeping, laundry and meal prep.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.
- Complete paperwork such as graphing, data, MARS, communication logs, etc.
- Administer first aid when needed.