Direct Care Worker (Caregiver)
On-siteJohnstown, 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. Plan and prepare nutritious meals, assist with ambulation and therapy, and encourage independence through activities of interest while offering emotional support. Report changes in mental or physical condition or home situations to supervisors immediately. Perform routine housekeeping tasks and attend required in-services. Confirm weekly scheduling of visits to coordinate necessary staff interactions. The ability to drive or access non-wheelchair-accessible homes is required, along with sufficient hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity for assessments and lifting up to 30 pounds. Candidates must have a high school diploma, appropriate training certification, a clean criminal background check, and the ability to handle physical demands such as bending and moving up to 250 pounds.
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
- Free from health problems that may be injurious to participant/consumer, self and co-workers
- Ability to comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation
- Ability to understand and respect participant/consumer including ethics and confidentiality of care
- Complete criminal background check
- Ability to drive and/or the ability to access consumer's homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible
- Sufficient hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity to perform a physical assessment of the participant/consumer's condition and to perform participant/consumer care
- 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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