Title

Direct Care Worker (Caregiver)

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. 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. Description

Provide personal care and related services in the home under the direction, instruction and supervision of the staffing and nursing personnel.

Must follow the plan of care to provide safe and competent care to the participant / consumer. Helps the participant / consumer to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthy and safe environment.

Plans and prepares nutritious meals, markets when instructed or asked by the participant / consumer. Assist the participant / consumer with ambulation and therapy personnel as needed with rehabilitative processes.

Encourages the participant / consumer to become as independent as possible through their care plan. Attempt to promote participant / comsumers' mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.

Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the participant / consumer and other member of the household and establishes a relationship with participant / consumer and family which transmit trust and confidentiality.

Reports any change in the participant / consumer's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to the staffing, nursing or office personnel.

Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the consumer. Attends in-services as required by regulation.

Confirms on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff member can be coordinated.

The ability to drive and / or the ability to access consumer's homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible as required.

On occasion may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move participant / consumer weight up to 250 pounds : lift or carry up to 30 pounds.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of one of the following : a.) Minimum training meeting the requirement of HLTL, DOH, and CHHC b.

Training program developed by the agency which meets the criteria set forth in PA Code 611.55 Chapter 52 c.) Nurse aid certification and training program sponsored by the PA Department of Education.

If a nurse aide is certified by the state, the individual will meet the qualifications for a Personal Care Field Clinician as the hours of training will exceed the minimum required except for Orientation and Clinical Performance.

• Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to participant / consumer, self and co-workers. Applicant must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this.
• Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Must understand and respect participant / consumer including ethics and confidentiality of care.
• Must have a complete criminal background check.

Last updated : 2024-02-24