Direct Care Worker (Caregiver)
On-siteMeadville, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Provide personal care and related services in the home under the direction of staffing and nursing personnel, following the plan of care to ensure safe and competent care. Assist participants with hygiene, ambulation, and therapy processes while preparing nutritious meals and performing routine housekeeping tasks. Encourage independence through activities of interest and provide emotional support to maintain trust and confidentiality. Report changes in physical or mental conditions to office personnel and confirm weekly visit scheduling. The role requires the ability to drive or access non-wheelchair accessible homes, with physical dexterity sufficient to lift up to 30 pounds. Candidates must hold a high school diploma, complete specific training programs, pass a criminal background check, and possess the health and vision to perform physical assessments.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- The ability to drive and/or the ability to access consumer's homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible
- Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the participant/consumer's condition and to perform participant/consumer care
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach and move participant/consumer weight up to 250 pounds
- Must be able to lift or carry up to 30 pounds
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