Direct Care Worker

Team Select Home Care•Anderson, IN

2d•$13 - $16

About The Position

The Direct Care Worker (DCW) provides non-medical personal care and assists with activities of daily living, and related services in the home for the sick and the disabled, when no family member can assume the responsibility. In this role, you will report to the Director of Operations (DOO)/designee.

Requirements

Sympathetic attitude toward care of the sick
Demonstrated ability to read, write, and carry out directions
Good verbal and written communications skills required
High school graduation required
18 years of age or per state regulation

Responsibilities

Helps the consumer with non-medical personal care which includes but is not limited to: bathing, nail and skin care (does not cut nails), oral hygiene, shampooing, grooming, shaving, dressing as assigned
Assists with transfers and transfer devices including lift devices per state regulations
Prepares nutritious meals/snacks for the consumer, assists with feeding, encourages consumer to eat as assigned
Assists only with treatments, such as simple dressings, active range of motion, ambulation, and routine exercises as assigned
Provides basic emotional support to the consumer and other members of the household including dealing with difficult behaviors
Assists with instrumental activities of daily living such as grocery shopping
Helps maintain a clean safe environment for the consumer by assisting with general household activities/chores such as light housekeeping tasks, laundry, errands, etc.
Makes pertinent consumer observations, recognizes/handles emergencies, and seeks guidance appropriately
Reminds the consumer to perform self-care tasks such as self-administered medications (does not administer meds): the opening of preset medication containers and providing assistance in the handling or ingesting of medications, including controlled substances, prescription drugs, eye drops, herbs, supplements, OTC medications
May assist the consumer with non-medical health maintenance activities and routine wellness services such as enabling adequate nutrition, exercise, keeping medical appointments and other regimens
Escorts/transports consumers to medical appointments only when authorized/assigned by office staff
Provides companion services to assist functionally impaired individuals who cannot be safely left alone as assigned per state regulations
Recognizes and reports occurrences such as abuse/neglect, injuries, and sentinel events
Accurately reads and follows the Assignment/Service Plan
Accurately completes documentation for each shift/visit obtaining consumer signature and submitting within required deadline as instructed by local office
Reports any change in the consumer’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the DOO/designee
Calls the DOO/designee with any immediate consumer needs
Maintains confidentiality of client information adhering to HIPAA regulations
Consistently submits work availability to DOO/designee as instructed
Adheres to all polices and procedures especially infection prevention/control and safety
Carries out only those activities for which employee has been trained and supervised
Always maintains a professional standard of conduct and professional boundaries
Respects consumer control and the independent living philosophy
Participates in staff meetings, case conferences and other education as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned