Direct Care Worker
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J ARTHUR TRUDEAU MEMORIAL CENTER
Warwick, RI, US
Summary
Provide one-on-one support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community settings. Assist with daily living routines, skill-building, and recreational activities to promote independence and dignity.
Job Description
Description
You’re here to make a difference—and so are we.
At the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center, we’ve been empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 60 years. As a Direct Care Worker, you’ll provide essential one-on-one support in home and community settings, helping people build life skills, gain independence, and experience joy every day. And with our collaborative culture and support for career development, there’s another life you could change—your own.
What You’ll Do
As a Direct Care Worker, you’ll support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily routines and community activities. From skill-building to recreational outings, your presence and encouragement will play a vital role in each individual’s journey.
· Assist with daily living and community-based activities
· Promote independence and support personal growth
· Participate in skill-building, vocational, and recreational programs
· Advocate for each person’s dignity and well-being
· Complete agency-required training, including Safety Care and CPR
What You Bring
· High School Diploma or GED
· Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to a personal vehicle
· Safe driving record
· Ability to pass pre-employment physical
· A compassionate, dependable, and supportive approach to care
What We Offer
· Flexible part-time scheduling
· Paid training and professional development
· A supportive and mission-driven team
· Opportunity to build long-term impact in your community
Why Join Trudeau?
We believe in dignity, respect, and the power of human connection. Our Direct Care Workers are trusted advocates, partners, and guides who help individuals lead full and meaningful lives. If you're ready to be a part of something truly important, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and start making a difference where it matters most. Your impact starts here.
This position requires work at the supported individual's home or in the community.
For more than 60 years, Trudeau has served as the area’s leading provider of services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, .
We are one of the few human service organizations that serve individuals at all stages of life. We currently work with over 2,000 consumers annually throughout Rhode Island and in some cities and towns in nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Our mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. We envision a diverse community where all people are valued and treated with dignity, and have access to resources to help them lead productive lives.
We serve all individuals with compassion and respect, and are accessible and responsive. We actively seek their input to better serve their needs.
Founded
1964
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Warwick, Rhode Island
For more than 60 years, Trudeau has served as the area’s leading provider of services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, .
We are one of the few human service organizations that serve individuals at all stages of life. We currently work with over 2,000 consumers annually throughout Rhode Island and in some cities and towns in nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Our mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. We envision a diverse community where all people are valued and treated with dignity, and have access to resources to help them lead productive lives.
We serve all individuals with compassion and respect, and are accessible and responsive. We actively seek their input to better serve their needs.
Founded
1964
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Warwick, Rhode Island