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Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Familiar Roads Home Healthcare Agency

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Care Worker (DCW)
Job Summary: 

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

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the designated supervisor 

Risk Of Occupational Exposure To Blood Borne Pathogens: B: limited exposure 

Qualifications:  

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. 

Responsibilities: 

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.

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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