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Direct Care Worker
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Posted:
8 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
5 September 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Direct Support Professional (Direct Care Worker)
Make a Difference Every Day
At Quality Connections our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the heart of what we do. DSPs provide compassionate hands-on support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities helping them live safe fulfilling and independent lives in their homes and communities.
This role is more than a job it is an opportunity to positively impact someones life every single day.
Position Summary
Direct Support Professionals provide daily care and support to individuals living in their homes or home-like settings. Staff assists with personal care daily living skills health monitoring and community participation while promoting independence dignity and respect.
Key Responsibilities
Professional Expectations
- Clock in and out on time using the company timekeeping system
- Accurately document services provided during each shift
- Report any changes in an individuals health behavior or environment to management promptly
- Follow all agency policies procedures and state regulations
Personal Care & Health Support
- Assist with personal hygiene grooming dressing and feeding
- Support mobility and ambulation as needed
- Assist with toileting including the use of bedpans urinals or commode chairs when necessary
- Monitor health and wellness and report concerns
- Remind or assist with medication self-administration after proper training
Promoting Independence
- Encourage individuals to build and maintain daily living skills
- Support self-help activities and independence whenever possible
- Foster positive and respectful relationships between housemates
Home Support
- Maintain a clean safe and comfortable home environment
- Perform light housekeeping duties including laundry bed making and cleaning
- Assist with meal planning grocery shopping food preparation and clean-up
Community Engagement
- Accompany individuals to medical appointments and community activities
- Transport individuals when required
- Support participation in community events and daily activities
Safety & Well-Being
- Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals at all times
- Maintain a respectful supportive and positive environment
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the individuals served
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED (preferred or required depending on program)
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Valid drivers license (for positions requiring transportation)
- Ability to work in group home or home-like settings
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally with individuals served coworkers families and outside professionals
- Ability to perform physical job duties including bending lifting pushing pulling and standing or walking for extended periods
Required Training & Certifications
Employees must obtain and maintain all required certifications in accordance with state and program requirements which may include:
- Medication Administration
- CPR / First Aid
- Prevention and Support / Behavioral Training
- Additional training as required by Arizona state regulations or agency policy
The Impact of Your Work
As a Direct Support Professional you help individuals:
Live safely in their homes
Build independence and life skills
Participate in their community
Experience dignity respect and support
Build independence and life skills
Participate in their community
Experience dignity respect and support
Your work truly changes lives.
Compensation: $15.25 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Quality Connections is a Training Center helping people overcome barriers on their journey toward greater independence.
About Company
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