Direct Care Worker

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

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Direct Care Worker in Sutton, WV to support patients at home. The role involves monitoring patient condition, providing personal and household assistance, and educating families on proper care techniques.

Employment type is available as part/full time. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED; Home Health Aide Certification is provided by the employer.

Qualifications

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

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 and snacks; runs errands.
• Assists patients with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Teaches use of cane or walker, utensils for eating, and personal hygiene techniques and equipment.
• Instructs family on lifting, turning, and repositioning the patient; advises on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
• Records patient information in the patient journal; notifies nursing supervisor of changes.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and prescribed dietary requirements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Home Health Aide Certification

Job description

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Direct Care Worker

Sutton, WV, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1023

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