DCS Direct Care Specialist - Evening Shift
Company: State of OK JD McCarty Center
Location: Norman
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description J.D. McCarty Center is looking
for Direct Care Specialists to join our team in Norman, OK. The
Direct Care Specialist will provide and assist in nursing and
therapeutic care as well as recreational and personal activities
for disabled and developmentally challenged pediatric patients from
birth to 21 working Evening Shift (2:45p-10:45p). Salary: $20.00
per hour. The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate,
punctual, and enjoys helping others. This person must be reliable,
empathetic, and be able to work with children. Responsibilities:
Patient care – Instill confidence and trust in patients in a
competent and caring manner. Provide hygiene and daily living
assistance to include toileting, bathing, assisting patients with
showers, assisting with meal time, and accompanying patient to the
on-site school, medical and therapeutic appointments, and community
outings. Responsible for maintaining patients living areas to
include straightening up patient bedrooms, strip bed linen,
completing laundry assignments, meal prep and clean up; sweeping
and mopping as needed, cleaning patient equipment, and picking up
and storing all play equipment and supplies used in the hospital
unit. Medical needs – Responsible for knowing the patient care
plans and behavioral plans, assisting the nurse with medical
treatments, provides support during therapies, school, and medical
appointments. Follows the patient's schedule to ensure patient
goals are completed. Works with the therapeutic team in achieving a
positive outcome for long term goals. Completes documentation in
the electronic health record. Reports any concerns to the nurse.
Professional development – Maintain any specialized training and,
if applicable, perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent
to the assigned patient or area. Opportunity available for
certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician ( RBT ).
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent is required
Previous hospital, recreational, or therapeutic, experience
preferred Educational background in medical, recreational, or
therapeutic Excellent customer service skills Prolonged periods of
standing and walking Must be able to lift, push, or pull 30 pounds
Must have a valid drivers license Will serve a 1 year probationary
period References required Will have one day of a scheduled paid
on-call per week Required two week paid orientation. About J.D.
McCarty Center: J.D. McCarty Center is a pediatric rehabilitation
hospital for children with disabilities birth to 21 years of age.
We are a unique 36 bed hospital. Patient are admitted for a 30-day
evaluation during which they are assigned a treatment team
consisting of nursing unit, physical therapy, occupational therapy,
speech therapy, nutritional services, social services,
psychological services, behavioral analysis, and recreational
therapy. Our 80-acres campus includes a on-site elementary,
intermediate, and high school which is staffed by Norman Public
School teachers. Patients may continue treatment needs beyond the
30-days as an in-patient in habilitation status based upon progress
or placement needs. Benefits: Shift Differential Health Insurance
Benefit allowance including Dental, Life, and Disability insurance
Optional insurance of Vision, Supplemental Life, Dependent Health,
and Dependent Life Insurance options available to customize your
health and dental needs Flexible Spending plans available Defined
Contribution Retirement Plan 3 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of
Sick Leave per year 11 paid holidays per year Longevity Bonus
beginning on your 2nd year of employment Employee Assistance
Program a confidential resource regarding personal and family
concerns Tobacco and vape free facility. Other benefit
opportunities are available such as state employee discounts,
continuing education, supplemental insurance plans, credit unions.
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