DIRECT CARE PARTNER-HOME CARE

Independence Health System•Greensburg, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves providing direct care to consumers in their homes, following established care plans and agency policies. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, mobility, housekeeping, errands, and medication reminders. The position requires maintaining confidentiality, encouraging consumer independence, and establishing positive rapport. The Direct Care Partner must also adhere to safety protocols, infection control procedures, and agency reporting requirements. This role may also involve covering shifts for other partners and attending meetings and training sessions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED effective November 1, 2021.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required.
Valid Driver’s License (if out of state hire, the record report from applicable state driver’s license department is required)
A criminal background check (Act 34) is required for all new hires in conjunction with applicable state and federal regulations.
Child Abuse Clearance (Act 33) completed for Direct Care Partners caring for consumers that have anyone under the age of 18 living in their home or present in their home on a regular basis during consumer visits.
Additionally, a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (Act 73) is required for all new employees who have not resided in Pennsylvania for the past two years.
Criminal background history is required every three years.
Proof of Pennsylvania Residency (Motor Vehicle Records-Valid PA Driver’s License or State Issued ID; Housing Records- Mortgage or Rent Receipts; Public Utility Records; Local Tax Records; Completed and Signed Federal, State, or Local Income Tax Return with applicant’s name and address; Employment Records)

Nice To Haves

1 Year Prior Experience in healthcare setting.
CNA or Home Health Aide Certifications.
Experience in Healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Follow written care plan established by supervisory personnel if applicable.
Provide personal care which may include: bathing, shampooing, dressing, shopping, preparation, and serving of meals.
Assist the consumer with moving around including but not limited to: aid with getting in and out of bed, from bed to wheelchair, on and off toilet, in and out of bathtub, seated position to standing with a walker, and other assistance moving around as needed.
Provide assistance with housekeeping, which may include: dishwashing, dusting, laundry, linen changes, sweeping/vacuuming and cleaning rooms, windows (inside only), cabinets and appliances.
Obtain groceries and complete errands for consumer as directed by supervisor. Utilize worker receipt for all money exchanges with consumer.
Interact and engage in conversation with consumer.
Remind consumer to take medications.
Demonstrate appropriate safety measures when providing care.
Recognize emergencies; follow emergency procedures as well as instruction provided by emergency personnel.
Report immediately to the agency, upon each incident, all known information regarding consumer hospitalization and discharge from hospital.
Inform supervisor of any unexpected or unusual changes in the consumer’s condition, behavior, environment, and family situation.
Maintain confidentiality of consumer records and related information in accordance with HIPAA and agency guidelines.
Encourage consumer’s independence in performing life activities.
Establish positive rapport with the consumer and family.
Follow Universal Precautions and Infection Control procedures.
Notify consumer and supervisor of unscheduled absences in accordance with agency policies and deadlines.
Complete and submit timesheets weekly and the schedule of consumer visits monthly.
Comprehend and follow all agency policies and procedures.
Attend meetings, training and in-services as requested.
Accompany consumer to appointments when authorized by supervisor.
Assist consumer with sorting through boxes to eliminate clutter, removing rubbish and garbage accumulation (animal and human waste excluded), and packing and unpacking consumer belongings when consumer changes residence, cleaning attic, basement or other storage areas to eliminate fire and safety hazards when specifically directed by supervisor.
Provide coverage for other Direct Care Partners when call offs occur.
Cognitive ability to function and concentrate on the essential and specialty functions of the job at a high level.
Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing an essential or specialty function of the job.
Ability to think and concentrate for an entire shift.
Other duties as assigned.