Direct Service Technician

Senior Citizens Council Of Madison County - Madison, FL

Full-time

Onsite - Madison, FL

Social Assistance

About the position

The Direct Service Technician position at the Senior Citizens Council of Madison County is focused on providing essential in-home care to senior clients. This role is crucial in ensuring that clients receive the daily assistance they need to maintain their hygiene and overall well-being. The technician will be responsible for a variety of personal care tasks, which include helping clients with their hygiene needs such as bathing, shaving, and oral hygiene. Additionally, the technician will assist clients with dressing, toileting, and ambulation, ensuring that they are comfortable and safe in their daily activities. In addition to personal care, the technician will also perform vital health checks, including monitoring blood pressure. This aspect of the role is important for maintaining the health and safety of clients, as it allows for early detection of any potential health issues. The technician will also assist with household chores, which may include cooking, laundry, cleaning, and other tasks that help maintain a clean and safe living environment for the clients. Maintaining organized service work logs is another key responsibility, as it ensures that all care provided is documented accurately. This documentation is essential for both the agency and the clients' families to track the care being provided. The technician will also be expected to run essential errands for clients, which may include grocery shopping or picking up medications. Observing the consumer's environment is critical, as it allows the technician to report any concerns or changes that may affect the client's well-being. Finally, adherence to the policies and procedures set forth by the agency is mandatory, ensuring that all care is delivered in a professional and compliant manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with hygiene body needs such as bathing, shaving, eating, dressing, toileting, ambulation, and oral hygiene.
• Perform blood pressure checks.
• Assist with household chores, such as cooking, laundry, cleaning floors, making beds, washing dishes, etc.
• Maintain organized service work logs.
• Do essential errands for clients.
• Observe the consumer's environment for any changes or concerns.
• Adhere to policies and procedures adopted by the agency.

Requirements

• Experience in personal care or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with personal care and household chores.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients and their families.
• Basic knowledge of health monitoring, including blood pressure checks.