Direct Care Worker

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

Job summary

Loved Ones In Home Care LLC is seeking a Direct Care Worker in St Albans, West Virginia. The role involves supporting patients at home, monitoring health, and assisting with daily tasks in a compassionate home-care setting.

Employment is available as part-time or full-time. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED; Home Health Aide Certification is provided by the employer upon selection. Flexible hours may be available based on patient needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Employer provides Home Health Aide Certification to successful applicants.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient well-being by observing physical and mental condition.
• Provides housekeeping and laundry services; shops for food and other household needs; prepares and serves meals.
• Assists patients with personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Educates patients and families on using canes, walkers, utensils, and other equipment.
• Documents patient information and notifies nursing staff of changes in condition.
• Maintains a safe, clean, healthy home environment by following hygiene and safety standards.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Home Health Aide Certification provided by employer

Job description

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Direct Care Worker

St Albans, WV, St Albans, WV, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1021

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