Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Direct Care Worker (DCW)

An individual who, under supervision, provides assistance with nutritional and environmental support, personal hygiene, feeding and dressing.

Reports to the designated supervisor

Limited exposure to blood borne pathogens

Has successfully completed one of the following:

• Demonstrated competency by passing a competency exam developed by the Agency or other entity which meets the PA regulatory requirements.
• A training program developed by the Agency that meets all the PA state requirements.
• A training program meeting the training standards by virtue of the agency's participation as a provider in a Medicaid Waiver or other publicly funded program providing home & community-based services.
• Another program identified by the PA DOH by subsequent publication in the PA Bulletin or on the DOH website.
• Practices good hygiene and is neat in personal appearance.
• Speaks, reads, and writes English.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Must have criminal background check.

Personal Services - assists with:

• Bath (tub, shower or bed)
• Oral hygiene
• Grooming and care of hair
• Ordinary care of nails
• Routine skin care/ lotion massage
• Positioning and turning of patents that cannot assist self- in bed and chair
• Elimination
• Assist with eating, dressing walking and toileting
• Remind Consumer to take self-administered medications

Homemaking - assists with:

• Meal planning and preparation in accordance with complex and modified diets
• Feeding
• Linen change (occupied and unoccupied)
• Laundry, Consumer's only
• Light housekeeping; washing dishes, clean kitchen, dust & vacuum, only those rooms the Consumer uses.
• List needed supplies and grocery shopping

CCW'S ARE REQUIRED TO:

• Follow universal precautions whenever giving any aspect of Consumer service.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform ONLY those functions specified for each individual Consumer on the service plan.
• Respond to the physical, emotional and development needs of Consumers.
• Follow emergency procedures in the event of any incident, e.g., accident, injury or significant change in Consumer's condition.

Essential Administrative Functions:

• Follow Consumer rights at all times.
• Record each activity performed on each case on a daily basis.
• Report any incidents or Consumer changes immediately.
• Submit Daily Activity Sheets and record accurately on a timely basis (WEEKLY).
• Follow instructions, is punctual and is at work as scheduled.
• Follow all appropriate agency policies.
• Attend in-service education annually per agency policy.
• Provide all information required for the maintenance of her/his personnel record as per State regulations and Agency policy.
• Show interest, asks questions and seek help as indicated; is receptive to supervision.
• Develop relationships and is cooperative with Consumer, family and supervisor.
• Maintain appropriate appearance.
• Is productive and uses time efficiently.
• Follows instructions, is punctual and attendance is acceptable.
• Cooperates with supervisor and with Consumer/family.
• Is self-reliant and plans appropriately.
• Other duties as are reasonably assigned

Functional Abilities:

• Is able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to stoop and bend.
• Must be able to travel to prospective Consumer's place of residence.
• Must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English.