Direct Care Worker

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　　Job Details

　　Requisition #:

　　192262

　　Location:

　　Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

　　Category:

　　Direct Care Worker

　　Salary:

　　Starting at $11.00 per hour

　　Position Details

　　Position Overview

　　The Direct Care Worker (DCW) provides personal care and/or related services in the home. She/he functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Clinical Director and/or appropriate supervisor. The DCW receives scheduling direction from the Client Services Coordinator and/or supervisor.

　　Essential Job Functions

　　Tasks to be performed by a DCW must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and/or appropriate supervisor, who will be responsible for the client care provided by the DCW. Under no circumstances may a DCW be assigned any responsibilities related to any intravenous procedures; procedures involving the administration of oral, sublingual, subcutaneous, transdermal, rectal or topical medications; or any other sterile or invasive procedures. Except as otherwise noted, duties of the DCW may include:

　　Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene including bathing, shaving, grooming and dressing

　　Assists in maintaining a healthy, safe environment

　　Plans and prepares and may feed the client nutritious meals. Completes errands when instructed to do so by the company supervisor

　　Assists the client with transfers and ambulation with or without an assistive device

　　Provides medication reminders

　　Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the nursing care plan

　　Attempts to promote client’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest

　　Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household

　　Establishes a relationship with client and family which transmits trust and confidence

　　Maintains client/family confidentiality at all times

　　Prepares a visit report on the day it is performed and incorporates the report in the clinical record weekly or as directed

　　Reports any change in client’s mental or physical condition

　　Reports any changes in home situation to the company

　　Carries out assignment(s) as instructed by their supervisor and reports any pertinent changes to care

　　Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client, as instructed by the supervisor

　　Participates in in-service education as required by company policy and state/federal regulations

　　Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/Director, to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel

　　Notifies the Company of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, bereavement or special professional meetings which will affect service(s) with the Company

　　Requirements

　　Completion of high school diploma or equivalent preferred

　　Possess basic math, reading, and writing skills

　　Ability to speak, comprehend, read and write English consistent with job requirements

　　Completion of a basic aide training program and/or Direct Care Worker test consistent with state/federal requirements

　　Satisfactory performance on a training competency evaluation and or exam and ongoing annual re-evaluation

　　Completion of one year’s employment as a personal care aide, nurse’s aide or in another healthcare related field preferred

　　Has the emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good relationship with client, client’s family, and the personnel of the company.

　　Must have available, reliable transportation to and from assignments

　　Completion of all applicable health screening(s)

　　A minimum of two satisfactory references and background screenings are obtained prior to hire

　　Valid Driver’s License and Acceptable MVR

　　Physical Requirements

　　Must be able to read 12 point or larger type

　　Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people

　　Must be able to stoop and bend

　　Must be able to travel to prospective clients’ residences

　　Must be able to safely lift, turn and transfer clients weighing up to 50 pounds

　　Must be able to carry bundles weighing up to 10 pounds up stairs

　　Environment

　　Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

　　Other Duties

　　Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

　　CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California

　　As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

　　Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California (https://www.aveanna.com/CCPANotice.html)

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