Direct Care Worker (Caregiver)
On-siteCarrick, 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 personal hygiene, ambulation, and therapy processes while encouraging independence through activities of interest. Plan and prepare nutritious meals, perform routine housekeeping tasks, and provide simple emotional and psychological support to maintain a healthy environment. Report any changes in physical or mental condition or home situations to supervisors immediately. The ability to drive or access homes not routinely wheelchair accessible is required, along with sufficient hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity to perform assessments and lift up to 30 pounds. A high school diploma and specific training certification (HLTL, DOH, CHHC, or PA Department of Education) are mandatory, alongside a complete criminal background check and proof of fitness for duty.
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 absence of injurious health problems
- 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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