Direct Care Worker (Caregiver)
On-siteWestland, 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 with personal hygiene, ambulation, and therapy processes while encouraging independence and promoting mental alertness through activities of interest. Prepare nutritious meals, perform routine housekeeping tasks, and offer emotional and psychological support to the participant and household members. Report changes in the participant's condition or home situation to supervisors and confirm weekly visit scheduling. The ability to drive or access non-wheelchair-accessible homes is required, along with sufficient physical dexterity to lift up to 30 pounds. A high school diploma and specific training certification, such as HLTL or Nurse Aide certification, are mandatory. Applicants must pass a criminal background check and demonstrate the ability to comprehend personal care and meal preparation basics.
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
- On occasion may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move participant/consumer weight up to 250 pounds: lift or carry up to 30 pounds
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