Compassionate Direct Care Specialist

Prestige Home Care LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Home Care LLC is seeking a Direct Care Worker to support consumers in their homes. The role follows the plan of care, documents observations, and reports changes to the supervisor.

Requirements include completing the PA-focused training, CPR/First Aid, and ongoing competency demonstrations. Candidates should be able to perform personal care, housekeeping, meal prep, and accompany clients to appointments as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be free from health problems that may injure consumer or staff and must provide evidence per policy.
• Must understand basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal prep and complete competencies.
• Respect consumer confidentiality and ethics in care.
• Must have criminal check and other checks as required by PA regulation.
• Must have current CPR certification and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Follow plan of care to help consumer maintain hygiene and a safe environment, performing only allowed tasks.
• Receive written instructions from the supervisor.
• Know agency policies and procedures.
• Be oriented and trained in all care aspects for consumers.
• Demonstrate competency in training areas for direct care workers.
• Assist with activities: self-medication for competent consumers; housekeeping; personal care; eating; oral hygiene; toileting; IADL; emergency first aid; social interaction; transportation.
• Document observations and services in the consumer record.
• Report changes in consumer condition to supervisor or Agency Manager.

Skills

English communication

Driver

Education

Ninth grade completion; HS diploma preferred

PA nurse license or equivalent

Competency exam per PA regulation

Home care agency training program meeting PA rules

Nurse aide training per 42 CFR 484.36

PDE nurse aide program

Agency/Registry Medicaid Waiver trainings

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid

Job description

Prestige Home Care LLC is seeking a Direct Care Worker to support consumers in their homes. The role follows the plan of care, documents observations, and reports changes to the supervisor.

Requirements include completing the PA-focused training, CPR/First Aid, and ongoing competency demonstrations. Candidates should be able to perform personal care, housekeeping, meal prep, and accompany clients to appointments as needed.