Consumer Choice Direct Care Worker

Lincoln Healthcare, LLC; West Conshohocken (PA); On-site; USD 15,153 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

401(k) referral program

Tuition assistance & continuing ed

Job summary

Team Select Home Care is hiring a Direct Care Worker to provide non-medical personal care in home settings, supporting daily living and comfort for sick or disabled clients. You will report to the Director of Operations/designee and follow care plans.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, meals, transfers, and routine wellness activities while maintaining safety, HIPAA compliance, and compassionate interactions with clients and families.

Qualifications

• Basic caregiving skills and compassionate approach.
• Ability to follow instructions and document care as required.
• Strong communication with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist with non-medical personal care and daily living activities.
• Support transfers, meals, hygiene, and dressing as assigned.
• Follow assigned care plans and document observations per policy.

Skills

Sympathetic attitude

Read/write directions

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school graduation

Age 18+

Job description

Direct Care Worker (DCW)

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.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Help 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.
• Assist with transfers and transfer devices including lift devices per state regulations.
• Prepare nutritious meals/snacks for the consumer, assist with feeding, encourage consumer to eat as assigned.
• Assist only with treatments, such as simple dressings, active range of motion, ambulation, and routine exercises as assigned.
• Provide basic emotional support to the consumer and other members of the household including dealing with difficult behaviors.
• Assist with instrumental activities of daily living such as grocery shopping.
• Help 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.
• Remind the consumer to perform self-care tasks such as self-administered medications (does not administer meds): opening 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.
• Escort/transport consumers to medical appointments only when authorized/assigned by office staff.
• Provide companion services to assist functionally impaired individuals who cannot be safely left alone as assigned per state regulations.
• Recognize and report occurrences such as abuse/neglect, injuries, and sentinel events.
• Accurately read and follow the Assignment/Service Plan.
• Accurately complete documentation for each shift/visit obtaining consumer signature and submitting within required deadline as instructed by local office.
• Report any change in the consumer’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the DOO/designee.
• Call the DOO/designee with any immediate consumer needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Consistently submit work availability to DOO/designee as instructed.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures especially infection prevention/control and safety.
• Carry out only those activities for which employee has been trained and supervised.
• Always maintain a professional standard of conduct and professional boundaries.
• Respect consumer control and the independent living philosophy.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other education as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities / Knowledge

• Sympathetic attitude toward care of the sick.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and carry out directions.
• Good verbal and written communications skills required.

Education / Experience / Licenses / Certifications

• High school graduation required.
• 18 years of age or per state regulation.

Benefits + Perks of Joining the Team

• Select Family Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) Referral Program.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid, hands-on training.
• Weekly pay.
• Tuition Assistance Programs and Continuing Education opportunities.
• Nursing programs for new graduates available.
• Pay Range: $11.00 - $16.00 / hour.

Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice.

Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, political belief, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.