Direct Care Worker

Team Select Home Care of Indiana, LLC; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Referral Program

Flexible scheduling

Paid, hands-on training

Weekly pay

Tuition Assistance Programs

Continuing Education opportunities

Job summary

Team Select Home Care of Indiana, LLC is seeking a Direct Care Worker (DCW) to assist individuals in their daily living activities. The role includes providing personal care, meal preparation, and emotional support while maintaining a safe environment.

The ideal candidate should have a sympathetic attitude, strong communication skills, and a high school diploma. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including medical insurance and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and carry out directions.
• Must be 18 years of age or per state regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provides non-medical personal care including bathing and grooming.
• Assists consumers with transfers and daily living activities.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of the home environment.

Skills

Sympathetic attitude toward care of the sick

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

High school graduation

Job description

Job Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Provides non‑medical personal care including bathing, nail and skin care (does not cut nails), oral hygiene, shampooing, grooming, shaving, dressing as assigned.
• Assists with transfers and use of transfer devices, including lift devices per state regulations.
• Prepares nutritious meals and snacks for the consumer, assists with feeding, and encourages the consumer to eat as assigned.
• Assists with simple dressings, active range‑of‑motion exercises, ambulation, and routine exercises as assigned.
• Provides basic emotional support to the consumer and other household members, dealing with difficult behaviors.
• Assists with instrumental activities of daily living such as grocery shopping.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment by assisting with general household activities/chores such as light housekeeping, laundry, errands, etc.
• Makes pertinent consumer observations, recognizes and handles emergencies, and seeks guidance appropriately.
• Reminds the consumer to perform self‑care tasks such as self‑administered medications (does not administer meds) including controlled substances, prescription drugs, eye drops, herbs, supplements, OTC medications.
• May assist with non‑medical health maintenance activities and routine wellness services such as adequate nutrition, exercise, keeping medical appointments, and other regimens.
• Escort/transports consumers to medical appointments only when authorized or assigned by office staff.
• Provides companion services to assist functionally impaired individuals who cannot be safely left alone 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, obtains consumer signature, and submits 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 or designee.
• Calls the DOO or designee with any immediate consumer needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of client information, adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Consistently submits work availability to the DOO or designee as instructed.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures, especially infection prevention/control and safety.
• Carries out only those activities for which the 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.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

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

Education, Experience & Certifications

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

Benefits & Compensation

• 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: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour.

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.