Direct Care Worker

ADP, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RGS Home Care, LLC seeks a Direct Care Worker to provide in-home assistance to consumers in Harrisburg, PA under supervision. The role emphasizes respectful, compassionate support and adherence to care plans and agency policies.

Responsibilities include personal care, meal prep, hygiene, mobility assistance, medication assistance, transportation support, light housekeeping, and accurate documentation while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Direct Care Worker certificate required and maintained per state law.
• Current vaccinations (e.g., Hepatitis B) and health clearances.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Ability to follow a care plan and document care activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA privacy when handling consumer information.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services: bathing, grooming, hygiene.
• Meal preparation aligned to care plan and consumer needs.
• Assist with transfers, mobility, and daily activities.
• Monitor and report changes in condition to supervisor.
• Document liquid intake, medications, and care provided accurately.
• Schedule transportation and accompany to medical appointments.
• Perform light housekeeping and ensure consumer safety.

Skills

Direct Care Certification

Home health care

Communication

HIPAA privacy

Decision making

Job description

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Direct Care Worker

Full Time Manual Labor HARRISBURG, Harrisburg, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1002

Definition: One who provides direct care assistance to Consumer/participant in their home under the supervision of RGS Home Care, LLC. Responsibility that service of assistance is delivered in a caring and respectful manner in accordance with relevant Agency policies and standards.

Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain in accordance with state law, Direct Care Worker certificate and all other applicable certificates.


• Current physical, PPD, and Hepatitis B Vaccination


• Current Driver License or state I D and proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage


• Skills to make Decisions/solve problems, communicate with co-workers and supervisor


• Maintain Confidentiality and HIPPA privacy.


• Perform those functions specified for each individual consumer as per care plan.

Responsibilities: Personal Care Services:

• Preparation of nutritious meals in accordance with the consumer/participant need and care plan.


• Bathing, grooming, and general hygiene.


• Transferring in and out of bed and/or wheelchair.


• Walking and exercise


• Monitoring consumer/participant’s conditions.


• Observing and reporting changes in consumer/participant’s condition.


• First aid, health and safety.


• Scheduling and arranging trips for medical care.


• Picking up prescription drugs.


• Accompanying consumer/participant on medical appointments.


• Accurate documentation of consumer/participant’s liquid intake and toileting.


• Assisting consumers with self-administration of medication.


• Cleaning the house, changing beds, dusting, mopping, and disposal of trash, washing and ironing of clothes.


• Ensure consumer/participant’s safety, security and well- being in accordance with care plan.


• Make decisions, solve problems, plus be able to communicate well with co-workers and supervisors.


• Provide respite care for families in accordance with care plan.


• Observe consumers and their environment and report behavior, physical, cognitive changes and changes in living arrangements to Supervisor.


• Observe, receive and obtain information when working in a team environment.