Direct Care Worker - Regular Part Time & Casual

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The primary focus of this position is to provide high-quality, efficient, and safe personal assistance and non-medically skilled service to customers consistent with an established Service Plan focusing on Activities of Daily Living.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This listing is representative of the duties and responsibilities of the position, but is not to be construed as all inclusive:

• Provide services to customers by following the Service Plan, which may include the following types of care: personal care to include bathing, skin care, toileting, dressing, feeding, and shaving. Physical care to include assisting with transfers and ambulation. Supportive care to include preparing meals, light housekeeping, laundry, changing linens, shopping, local transportation, and companionship.

• Successfully complete all required training requirements, including recurrent and ongoing requirements. Must successfully complete knowledge and competency tests at least annually, demonstrating understanding and ability to perform Personal Assistance Services duties.

• Complete assigned work, as per the Service Plan, accurately and within the appropriate time.

• Document on Direct Care Daily Activity Log and observation report form as indicated. Report problems or significant changes in customer condition to the Program Director immediately.

• Complete activity logs accurately, completely, and within the required time.

• Attend all in-service training sessions and meetings as required.

• Accept fill-in assignments as schedule allows and per request of the Program Director and/or Placement Coordinator.

• Respond to calls from CHEER immediately or as soon as possible, as changes in scheduling do occur.

• Must complete the following requirements prior to assuming the position:
  
  • Complete a pre-employment / referral physical.
  • Complete a pre-employment Tuberculosis test consistent with the current procedure recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Provide documentation of educational preparation and work history.

• Must be able to lift up to a maximum of 35 lbs.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

• Contributes to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned or required.

CONTACTS
Primary contacts include:
Personal Assistance Services customers and their caregivers.

REPORTING: This position reports to the PASA Program Director.

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: Based on customer referral locations within Sussex County, Delaware.

WORK HOURS: Variable

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular Part-Time & Casual positions, Non-Exempt.

BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY: Regular part-time eligibility includes paid time off (PTO) based on hours worked and years of service. 403(b) Retirement plan – no match. Optional AFLAC insurance, legal shield insurance at cost. Casual employees accrue PTO based on hours worked.

TO APPLY, please go to: https://www.cheerde.com/employment/