Compassionate Direct Care Assistant for Home and Community

Emerald Home Health; Carnegie, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Home Health seeks Direct Care Workers to provide companionship and assistance to clients in home or institutional settings. You will follow instructions and refrain from nursing duties while ensuring client comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include helping with daily living activities, preparing light meals, documenting tasks, and maintaining a safe home environment. High school diploma, basic reading/writing skills, references, and computer proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write.
• Experience as Direct Care Worker or similar.
• Verifiable references.
• Experience in high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, meal prep and companionship.
• Provide companionship by talking, reading and listening.
• Prepare light meals for clients.
• Ensure consumer belongings are safeguarded and environment is safe.
• Record tasks per Emerald Home Health policy.
• Maintain a daily activity record in electronic verification system.
• Perform duties according to Plan of Care.

Skills

Reading and writing

Computer skills

MS Office proficiency

Adaptability to changing priorities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emerald Home Health seeks Direct Care Workers to provide companionship and assistance to clients in home or institutional settings. You will follow instructions and refrain from nursing duties while ensuring client comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include helping with daily living activities, preparing light meals, documenting tasks, and maintaining a safe home environment. High school diploma, basic reading/writing skills, references, and computer proficiency are required.