Direct Care Worker

The Direct Care Worker provides companionship and assistance to a consumer in the home or in an institutional setting. The Direct Care Worker must be sympathetic toward consumers and be able to carry out instructions. A Direct Care Worker may not perform any duties or procedures that require any nursing knowledge, training or experience. A Direct Care Worker does not perform personal health care services.

• Direct Care Workers assist clients withdaily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and companionship. They ensure client safety, observe and report condition changes, and help clients maintain independence in their homes or community settings.
• Provides companionship to the consumer by talking, reading, and listening and in other appropriate ways.
• Preparing light meals.
• Assure consumer belongings are safeguarded and treated with respect while maintaining a safe environment for consumer.
• Record tasks performed according to Emerald Home Care’s policy.
• Keeps a daily activity record in electronic verification system.
• Performs duties according to the SAF (Service Authorization Form) or Plan of Care.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and write.
• Satisfactory work record with experience as a Direct Support Personnel or similar experience required.
• Verifiable references required.
• Working experience in a high-pressure environment, including experience in adapting to changing priorities. Candidates must also have computer/ keyboard skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

• Lifting unspecified weights, depending on assignment requirements.
• Bending, scooping, stooping to prepare equipment, materials, or objects for treating clients or managing client care of the client environment.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Employment Type

Full time and Part time