Direct Care Worker

Aveanna Healthcare; Eldred Township (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Direct Care Worker in Eldred Township, Pennsylvania. The role involves providing personal care services in home environments under supervision. A successful candidate will assist clients with hygiene, meal prep, and medication reminders while establishing a trusting relationship. Qualifications include a high school diploma and completion of a basic aide training program. Reliable transportation and the ability to lift clients up to 50 pounds are required alongside emotional maturity. Competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services under supervision.
• Assist clients with hygiene, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
• Establish trust with clients and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reading comprehension

Writing skills

Emotional maturity

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a basic aide training program

Job description

Position Overview

The Direct Care Worker (DCW) provides personal care and/or related services in the home. She/he functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Clinical Director and/or appropriate supervisor. The DCW receives scheduling direction from the Client Services Coordinator and/or supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

Tasks to be performed by a DCW must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and/or appropriate supervisor, who will be responsible for the client care provided by the DCW.

Under no circumstances may a DCW be assigned any responsibilities related to any intravenous procedures; procedures involving the administration of oral, sublingual, subcutaneous, transdermal, rectal or topical medications; or any other sterile or invasive procedures.

• Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene including bathing, shaving, grooming and dressing
• Assists in maintaining a healthy, safe environment
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals and may feed the client; completes errands when instructed by supervisor
• Assists the client with transfers and ambulation, with or without an assistive device
• Provides medication reminders
• Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the nursing care plan
• Attempts to promote the client’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest
• Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household
• Establishes a relationship with client and family that transmits trust and confidence
• Maintains client/family confidentiality at all times
• Prepares a visit report on the day it is performed and incorporates the report in the clinical record weekly or as directed
• Reports any change in client’s mental or physical condition
• Reports any changes in home situation to the company
• Carries out assignment(s) as instructed by supervisor and reports any pertinent changes to care
• Performs routine housekeeping tasks related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client, as instructed by supervisor
• Participates in in‑service education as required by company policy and state/federal regulations
• Confirms on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/Director, to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
• Notifies the Company of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, bereavement or special professional meetings which will affect services with the Company

Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to speak, comprehend, read and write English consistent with job requirements
• Completion of a basic aide training program and/or Direct Care Worker test consistent with state/federal requirements
• Satisfactory performance on a training competency evaluation and/or exam and ongoing annual re‑evaluation
• Completion of one year’s employment as a personal care aide, nurse’s aide or in another health‑care related field preferred
• Emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good relationship with client, client’s family and company personnel
• Reliable transportation to and from assignments
• Completion of all applicable health screening(s)
• Minimum of two satisfactory references and background screenings obtained prior to hire
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable MVR

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to read 12‑point or larger type
• Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people
• Must be able to stoop and bend
• Must be able to travel to prospective clients’ residences
• Must be able to safely lift, turn and transfer clients weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to carry bundles weighing up to 10 pounds up stairs

Environment

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.

Other Duties

Specify that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.