Direct Care Partner-Home Care

Independence Health System Careers•Greensburg, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct care to consumers in their homes, following established care plans, and assisting with personal care, daily living activities, and household tasks. The Direct Care Partner is responsible for ensuring the consumer's safety, well-being, and independence, while also maintaining clear communication with supervisors and adhering to agency policies and procedures. This position requires cognitive ability to function at a high level, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy in all tasks, and the ability to concentrate for an entire shift. The role may also involve covering shifts for other Direct Care Partners and accompanying consumers to appointments.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED effective November 1, 2021.
Strong leadership ability.
Good organizational skills.
Independent and critical thinking skills.
Sound judgment.
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.
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.
Provide personal care including bathing, shampooing, dressing, shopping, preparation, and serving of meals.
Assist the consumer with moving around, including transfers between bed, wheelchair, toilet, and standing positions with assistive devices.
Provide assistance with housekeeping tasks such as dishwashing, dusting, laundry, linen changes, sweeping/vacuuming, cleaning rooms, windows, cabinets, and appliances.
Obtain groceries and complete errands for the consumer as directed by the supervisor.
Utilize worker receipt for all money exchanges with the consumer.
Interact and engage in conversation with the consumer.
Remind the consumer to take medications.
Demonstrate appropriate safety measures when providing care.
Recognize emergencies and follow emergency procedures and instructions from emergency personnel.
Report immediately to the agency all known information regarding consumer hospitalization and discharge from the 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, and packing and unpacking consumer belongings when the consumer changes residence.
Clean 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.
Achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing essential and specialty functions of the job.
Other duties as assigned.