Direct Care Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION Direct Care Worker Summary Statement:
The Direct Care Worker is a person who, under supervision, provides clients assistance with nutritional and environmental support as an extension of self-directed clients.

Reports to:

Home Assist Manager, Home Assist Coordinator Supervises: N/A Training Requirements: CPR (Not on-line) First Aid Fingerprint Clearance Card Level I Central Registry Clearance

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

18 years of age or older. Successful completion of an approved training program in Attendant Care services, or previous Attendant Care experience (minimum 6 months). High School Diploma or equivalent. Sufficient education and language ability to speak, read and understand written orders and to write basic reports in English. Specific:
Has a caring attitude. Ability to communicate information concerning a client's condition clearly. Ability to lift 30 pounds, move intermittently throughout the work day, inclusive of sitting, standing and bending, pushing, pulling or moving objects and clients. Ability to relate to and work with the various personality styles, ill, disabled, and elderly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare and serve basic diets. Assist with care of teeth and mouth. Assist with grooming – care of hair, including shampoo, shaving, the ordinary care of nails, and general skin care. Assist with bathing client, in bed, tub or shower. Assist client to change positions in bed. Assist client in moving from bed to chair, to wheelchair, and in walking. Assist client with toileting, eating, and dressing.

Arrange schedule so that the client follows medical recommendations
-such as increased physical activity. Report changes in the client's needs and condition to the AL Manager. Keep simple records. Attend in-service programs. Perform incidental household tasks essential to the client's health needs, such as: light housekeeping straighten bathroom making and changing beds listing needed supplies dusting, vacuuming, and moping shopping for client if no other arrangement the rooms used by client.

possible. dishwashing. personal laundry of client if no family member straighten kitchen. able or available; this may include ironing. straighten bedroom. sending linen to laundry. Record client care activities daily. Participate in case conferences, as indicated Prioritize work/care tasks to ensure all duties and client visits are completed as assigned. Utilize standard precautions and infection control techniques as necessary. Participates in office in-services and meetings as requested by the supervisor.

Perform other duties as assigned. DCW's are not allowed to administer any medications under any circumstances. Personal

Skills:

Adhere to MD Home Assist Core Values. Volunteer innovative and effective ideas. Accept and support management decisions. Comply with all company policies and procedures, in accordance with ethical standards. Communication skills consistent with job performance (oral, written, and non-verbal). Attendance meets standards. Respect confidential information.