Skills needed: Direct Care Staff

Those choosing a profession in direct care must be detail-oriented, following rules and institutional procedures to ensure safety and quality. They must like working with people; a positive attitude and friendly manner can encourage and calm a client who is in pain, confused or anxious. They must be sensitive to people’s emotions, respectfully maintaining their client’s dignity and privacy. Because the job is physically demanding, they must be physically healthy, able to turn and lift disabled clients and heavy equipment. There are many tasks involved in the average day of a direct-care worker, so good time-management skills is an asset.

Skills or experience required or related vary on the company you work for and or apply for. You can ALWAYS refer to HHS or DADS Texas.

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