Direct Care Worker: In-Home

Visiting Nurse Association Community Services•Jenkintown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Care Worker provides compassionate personal care and in-home support to help clients live safely and independently, following each client’s personalized Plan of Care. The role may be filled by a certified caregiver or someone with relevant skills who can pass a skills or competency test. Care is provided one-on-one in clients’ homes and includes personal care, mobility support, assistance with exercise plans under supervision, monitoring and reporting health changes, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and documentation. Employment is contingent on successful completion of the listed clearances and screenings.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Completion of a formal certification program or ability to pass a skills or competency test.
Ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.
Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
Dependability, reliability, and sound judgment.
Friendly, patient, respectful demeanor and sincere interest in caring for others.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical caregiving tasks.
Ability to walk, sit, stand, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to handle high-stress situations and communicate clearly.
Must maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Must successfully complete the required PA State Police Background Check (e-PATCH), Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Background Check, MA Fraud Check, Social Security Verification, DMV Check, and negative TB test.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license, insured vehicle in good repair, and clean driving record.
Ability to travel independently to clients’ homes, unless exempt.
Availability to work at least two weekends per month as scheduled.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, feeding, oral hygiene, nail care, and shaving.
Support client mobility, including ambulation, transfers, positioning in bed, and use of assistive devices.
Support physical therapy plans by assisting with passive and active exercises under supervision.
Monitor and communicate changes in clients’ physical or emotional health.
Perform light housekeeping, including laundry and tidying bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.
Prepare meals, including special diets, and shop for groceries and household supplies.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment.
Use personal protective equipment when appropriate.
Document care and submit timely reports through a telephony system.
Follow each client’s written Plan of Care and maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.