Direct Care Worker - Allison Park at ANOVA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Carnegie, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal Care, Meal Preparation, Housekeeping, Patient Companionship, Patient Transport, Oral Hygiene, Bathing and Grooming, Ambulation Assistance, Patient Monitoring, Confidentiality

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Position Description: A 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 consumer’s 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. Duties: The duties of a DCW may include, but are not limited to the following: Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the consumer. Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping. This includes changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry. Providing companionship and stimulation for the consumer including reading, walks, etc; and accompanying the consumer to MD appointments or other appointments. Grocery shopping or other errands when needed. Perform any personal care for the consumer including toileting, hair care, oral hygiene, bathing and grooming. Assist with ambulation when consumer uses mechanical aids such as a walker. Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan. Mandatory in-service education programs. 20 hours of in-service is required yearly. Mandatory six-topic annual training. Employee May Not: Cut the fingernails or toenails of any consumer. Perform any type of heavy housework such as cleaning stoves with oven cleaners, moving heavy furniture or appliances, shoveling heavy snow, climb ladders, etc. Requirements Qualifications: A PCW/DCW must complete the agency’s employment process. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position. Must exhibit mature, responsible behavior, and understand the need for consumer confidentiality. Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English. Must be able to follow directions and accurately report to the RN Supervisor any change in consumer’s condition. Must have reliable vehicle and current license/registration/insurance for transporting client to/from appointments and for running errands. This position is for 28 - 31 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Assist consumers with daily living tasks including personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping according to a written care plan. Provide companionship and transport clients to medical appointments while reporting condition changes to the RN Supervisor.