Direct Care Worker

Aveanna Healthcare • East Norriton, PA

37d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a Company That Puts People First! Direct Care Worker - DCW We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we're proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here's what sets us apart: Award-Winning Culture Indeed's Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024 Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees and Culture and Best CEO in 2024, as ranked by Comparably Why Join Us? Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance Paid Time Off Available Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability! 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians Aveanna has a tablet in each patient's home allowing for electronic documentation Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement Weekly and/or Daily Pay Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount Employee Relief Fund Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Direct Care Workers works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn't just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader. Position Overview: The Direct Care Worker (DCW) provides personal care and/or related services in the home. She/he functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Clinical Director and/or appropriate supervisor. The DCW receives scheduling direction from the Client Services Coordinator and/or supervisor.

Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Possess basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to speak, comprehend, read and write English consistent with job requirements
• Completion of a basic aide training program and/or Direct Care Worker test consistent with state/federal requirements
• Satisfactory performance on a training competency evaluation and or exam and ongoing annual re-evaluation
• Completion of one year's employment as a personal care aide, nurse's aide or in another healthcare related field preferred
• Has the emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good relationship with client, client's family, and the personnel of the company.
• Must have available, reliable transportation to and from assignments
• Completion of all applicable health screening(s)
• A minimum of two satisfactory references and background screenings are obtained prior to hire
• Valid Driver's License and Acceptable MVR
• Must be able to read 12 point or larger type
• Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people
• Must be able to stoop and bend
• Must be able to travel to prospective clients' residences
• Must be able to safely lift, turn and transfer clients weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to carry bundles weighing up to 10 pounds up stairs
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

Responsibilities

• Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene including bathing, shaving, grooming and dressing
• Assists in maintaining a healthy, safe environment
• Plans and prepares and may feed the client nutritious meals.
• Completes errands when instructed to do so by the company supervisor
• Assists the client with transfers and ambulation with or without an assistive device
• Provides medication reminders
• Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the nursing care plan
• Attempts to promote client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest
• Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household
• Establishes a relationship with client and family which transmits trust and confidence
• Maintains client/family confidentiality at all times
• Prepares a visit report on the day it is performed and incorporates the report in the clinical record weekly or as directed
• Reports any change in client's mental or physical condition
• Reports any changes in home situation to the company
• Carries out assignment(s) as instructed by their supervisor and reports any pertinent changes to care
• Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client, as instructed by the supervisor
• Participates in in-service education as required by company policy and state/federal regulations
• Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/Director, to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
• Notifies the Company of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, bereavement or special professional meetings which will affect service(s) with the Company

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off Available
• Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!
• 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians
• Aveanna has a tablet in each patient's home allowing for electronic documentation
• Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement
• Weekly and/or Daily Pay
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount
• Employee Relief Fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees