Direct Care Worker (Caregiver)
On-sitePerrysville, 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 maintain good personal hygiene and a healthy environment. Plan and prepare nutritious meals, assist with ambulation and therapy processes, and encourage independence through activities of interest. Give emotional and psychological support, establish trust with the participant and family, and report changes in mental or physical condition to office personnel. Perform routine housekeeping tasks, attend required in-services, and confirm weekly visit scheduling. Must be able to drive or access homes not routinely wheelchair accessible, with physical dexterity to lift up to 30 pounds and move participants up to 250 pounds. Requires a high school diploma, specific training certification, a clean criminal background check, and sufficient hearing and eyesight for 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
- If a nurse aide is certified by the state, the individual will meet the qualifications for a Personal Care Field Clinician as the hours of training will exceed the minimum required except for Orientation and Clinical Performance
- 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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