Direct Care Worker

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6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $12.50 To $14.00 Hourly

What do Direct Care Worker Do?

Direct Care Workers enable patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition; providing support and personal services; and helping to educate families.

Employment Type:
Part/Full Time Available

Direct Care Worker Skills and

Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED
• Home Health Aide Certification is provided to successful applicants, by the employer

Direct Care Worker

Job Duties:

• Monitors patient well-being by observing physical and mental condition.
• Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
• Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
• Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
• Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards