Direct Care Worker (Caregiver)
On-siteCastle Shannon, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Provide personal care and related services in the home under the direction of staffing and nursing personnel, following the participant's plan of care to maintain hygiene and a safe environment. Prepare nutritious meals, assist with ambulation and therapy processes, and encourage independence through activities of interest. Offer emotional and psychological support while establishing trust and confidentiality with the participant, family, and household. Report changes in mental or physical condition or home situations to supervisors. Perform routine housekeeping tasks and attend required in-services. Confirm weekly scheduling of visits to coordinate staff. Must be able to drive or access homes not routinely wheelchair accessible, with physical dexterity to perform assessments and lift up to 30 pounds. Requires a high school diploma, specific training certification, and a clean criminal background check.
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
- Nurse aid certification and training program sponsored by the PA Department of Education
- Free from health problems that may be injurious to participant/consumer, self and co-workers
- Appropriate evidence to substantiate health status
- Comprehension of the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation
- Understanding and respect for participant/consumer including ethics and confidentiality of care
- Complete criminal background check
- Ability to drive
- Ability to access consumer's homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible
- Sufficient hearing
- Sufficient eyesight
- Sufficient physical dexterity
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach and move participant/consumer weight up to 250 pounds
- Ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds
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