Direct Care Worker-Belle Vernon, PA

divh2Personal Care Worker/Direct Care Worker/h2pA Personal Care Worker/Direct Care Worker is a non-licensed member of the home health care team who assists the consumer with the tasks of daily living as outlined in a written care plan that is established by a Registered Nurse Supervisor and kept in the consumers home. The direct care worker is supervised by the RN Supervisor, Home Care Field Supervisor and/or Staff Coordinator at this agency and receives scheduling direction from the agency Staff Coordinator./ppThe duties of a DCW may include, but are not limited to the following:/pulliPlanning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the consumer./liliMaintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping. This includes changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry./liliProviding companionship and stimulation for the consumer including reading, walks, etc; and accompanying the consumer to MD appointments or other appointments./liliGrocery shopping or other errands when needed./liliPerform any personal care for the consumer including toileting, hair care, oral hygiene, bathing and grooming./liliAssist with ambulation when consumer uses mechanical aids such as a walker./liliPerforming other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan./liliMandatory in-service education programs. 20 hours of in-service is required yearly./liliMandatory six-topic annual training./li/ulpEmployee May Not:/pulliCut the fingernails or toenails of any consumer./liliPerform any type of heavy housework such as cleaning stoves with oven cleaners, moving heavy furniture or appliances, shoveling heavy snow, climb ladders, etc./li/ulpRequirements/ppQualifications:/pulliA PCW/DCW must complete the agencys employment process./liliMust be at least 18 years of age./liliMust be physically able to perform the duties of the position./liliMust exhibit mature, responsible behavior, and understand the need for consumer confidentiality./liliMust be able to read, write, understand and speak English./liliMust be able to follow directions and accurately report to the RN Supervisor any change in consumers condition./liliMust have reliable transportation to and from assignments./li/ul/div