Direct Care Worker

Loved Ones In Home Care LLC; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Loved Ones In Home Care LLC in Point Pleasant, West Virginia is seeking a Direct Care Worker to support patients at home. You will monitor health, provide personal care, and assist with daily activities to help clients live safely and independently.

You will document observations, follow care plans, and help families with meals, housekeeping, transportation, and mobility support. Training is provided; high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Employer provides Home Health Aide certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and condition regularly.
• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Assist with housekeeping, laundry, cooking and errands as needed.
• Support mobility and use of aids, teach safety techniques.
• Record patient information and report changes to supervisor.
• Educate families on care practices and safety at home.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Daily living support

Home safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Home Health Aide Certification provided by employer

Job description

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Direct Care Worker

Point Pleasant, WV, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1025

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