Direct Care Worker

ADP, Inc.; Clendenin (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Direct Care Worker to support patients at home, monitoring health and providing essential personal services. This role combines medical observation with daily living assistance in a home setting.

The position offers part/full-time availability with an employer-provided Home Health Aide Certification, and a compensation range of $12.50–$14.00 per hour. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be prepared to assist families in home care routines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Home Health Aide Certification will be provided by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient well-being by observing physical and mental condition.
• Provide housekeeping, laundry, shopping for food and other household needs; prepare and serve meals.
• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Educate patients on use of cane or walker and adaptive utensils for daily activities.
• Advise family on lifting, positioning, nutrition, cleanliness, and home care.
• Record patient information in the patient journal and notify nursing supervisor of changes or unusual conditions.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and safety procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Home Health Aide Certification provided by employer

Job description

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Direct Care Worker

Salary Range: $12.50 To $14.00 Hourly

Full job description

What do Direct Care Worker Do?

Direct Care Workers enable patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition; providing support and personal services; and helping to educate families.

Employment Type: Part/Full Time Available

Direct Care Worker Skills and Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED
• Home Health Aide Certification is provided to successful applicants, by the employer

Direct Care Worker Job Duties:

• Monitors patient well-being by observing physical and mental condition.
• Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
• Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
• Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
• Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards