Direct Care Worker

Job Description

Title of Position:
Direct Care Worker
Title of Immediate Supervisor:
Supervisor/Agency Manager
Risk of Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens:
High

• Follow the plan of care to help the consumer maintain good personal hygiene and maintain a healthful, safe environment, and perform ONLY those functions specified for each individual consumer.
• Receive written instructions from the supervisor.
• Demonstrate competency in all areas of training for a direct care worker.
• Assist consumers with the following activities:
  • Self-administration of medications for consumers who are competent to direct the care
  • Housekeeping
  • Personal care including grooming and dressing
  • Eating and meal preparation
  • Oral hygiene and denture care
  • Toileting and toilet hygiene
  • ADL assistance
  • Administering emergency first aid
  • Providing or arranging for social interaction
  • Providing transportation
  • Documenting observations and services in the individual consumer record
• Report any change in the consumer’s mental or physical condition or in the home situation to the immediate supervisor or Agency Manager.

• Ability to drive and access consumers’ homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible.
• Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity sufficient to perform a physical assessment and consumer care/services.
• Bend, stoop, reach, and move consumer weight up to 250 pounds, and lift/carry up to 30 pounds on occasion.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, in English.

• Use of BP cuff, thermometer, and stethoscope.
• Proper hand washing materials.

• Completion of at least the ninth grade. Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of one of the following:
  • Obtained a valid nurses license in PA; or
  • Demonstrated competency by passing a competency exam developed by the home care agency which meets PA state regulation; or
  • A training program developed by a home care agency, home care registry, or other entity which meets the requirements of PA regulation for training.
  • A home health aide training program meeting the requirements of 42 CFR 484.36 (relating to the conditions of participation; home health aide services).
  • The nurse aide certification and training program sponsored by the PA Department of Education.
  • A training program meeting the training standards imposed on the agency or registry by virtue of the agencies or registry’s participation as a provider in a Medicaid Waiver or other publicly funded program providing home and community-based services to qualifying consumers.
  • Another program identified by the Department by subsequent publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin or on the Department’s website.
• Must be free from health problems that may be injuries to consumer, self and coworkers; must provide appropriate evidence per agency policy.
• Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation and successfully complete the competencies.
• Must understand and respect consumers, including ethics and confidentiality of care.
• Must have a criminal check and other checks as required by PA regulation.
• Must have current CPR certification and First Aid.

Home and supportive care company. We offer help with all activities instrumental to daily living.