| Introducing the job of Direct Care Worker | | | | depending upon the services of the company and the |
| Key responsibilities | | | | needs of the individuals. Direct care workers are |
| Direct care corkers provide assistance and help to | | | | expected to help those with behavioral health |
| individuals who have varying disabilities and need | | | | problems, autism, elderly care and developmental and |
| guidance and support on a daily basis. Aiding the | | | | intellectual disabilities amongst others. Assisting those |
| safety and well being of the individual allows them to | | | | can entail duties such as maintaining a clean, tidy and |
| maintain a much greater degree of health and | | | | hygienic living environment for them and helping with |
| independence and therefore lead a fuller life. | | | | household routines and duties. |
| The responsibilities of the job are broad and can vary | | | | |