What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Direct Care Worker position at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg?
$15 - $16 / Hour
PRN (Scheduled As Needed)
Qualifications:
PRN (Scheduled As Needed)
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous caregiver experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record may be required
- Active CPR preferred
- Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to assess and effectively communicate with residents
- Assists resident in all activities of daily living as assigned, while encouraging each resident to maintain his/her highest level of independence.
- Assists resident with activities of daily living (such as: meal preparation; medication reminders; grocery shopping; monitoring of food expirations, caring for pets, watering plans; providing individual companionship and supervising daily personal care routine.
- Performs light housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents, including: organizing resident belongings; organizing rooms; changing linens.
- Observes residents and report changes in physical, psychological, and emotional condition to appropriate personnel.
- Contributes to the development of the Service Plan for each resident.
- Documents the care and treatment provided to the resident.
- Transports residents to other areas of community, therapy and appointments.
- Escorts residents to outside physician appointments as assigned.
- May assist in clerical duties in Wellness Center.
- Performs basic emergency care procedures.
Salary : $15 - $16