JOB SUMMARY:

The Direct Care Worker provides companionship and assistance to a consumer in the home or in an institutional setting. The Direct Care Worker must be sympathetic toward consumers and be able to carry out instructions.

A Direct Care Worker may not perform any duties or procedures that require any nursing knowledge, training or experience. A Direct Care Worker does not perform personal health care services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides companionship to the consumer by talking, reading, and listening and in other appropriate ways.
• Preparing light meals.
• Assure consumer belongings are safeguarded and treated with respect.
• Maintain a safe environment for consumer.
• Record tasks performed according to Emerald Home Care’s policy.
• Perform light housekeeping. (See task list below)
• Perform errands, may accompany client in uber, transport, or taxi. DCW may perform errand without client in vehicle.
• DCW may not operate any vehicle to transport the client while on duty with Emerald Home Care.
• Informs the Home Care Coordinator or Home Care Supervisor of any changes in the consumer’s condition.
• Keeps a daily activity record in HHA Exchange using EVV.
• Performs duties according to the SAF (Service Authorization Form) or Plan of Care.
• Reports to Home Care Coordinator or Home Care supervisor any falls, injuries, suspected infections, abuse, or any unusual activities or behaviors the same day as observed.

Tasks List:

• Help prepare meals.
• Do laundry when laundry facilities are in the home.
• Wash dishes.
• Wipe kitchen counter tops and stove tops.
• Dust or polish with light spray type waxes. (such as Pledge)
• Clean bathroom countertop and was basin with foam type bathroom cleanser.
• Medication reminders for client self-administration.

Direct Care Workers DO NOT perform the following tasks:

• Cleaning of defrosting inside of refrigerator.
• Cleaning stove oven or burners.
• Cleaning, scrubbing, or waxing kitchen floors.
• Cleaning or scrubbing tubs or showers.
• Cleaning or scrubbing bathroom floors.
• Cleaning windows or sliding glass doors.
• Any activity involving the use of a ladder.
• May not dispense or administer any medications.
• May not transport client in any vehicle.

• Direct Care Worker’s will respect consumers rights and ensure confidentiality.
• Lifting unspecified weights, depending on assignment requirements.
• Bending, scooping, stooping to prepare equipment, materials, or objects for treating clients or managing client care of the client environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and write.
• Satisfactory work record with experience as a Direct Support Personnel or similar experience required.
• Verifiable references required.

Working experience in a high-pressure environment, including experience in adapting to changing priorities. Candidates must also have computer/ keyboard skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: