Direct Care Worker

Aveanna Healthcare; Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is hiring for the Direct Care Worker (DCW) role in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. The DCW provides essential personal care services to clients in their homes under supervision, ensuring their overall well-being.

Key responsibilities include assisting clients with hygiene, meal preparation, medication reminders, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and experience in personal care. Flexible schedules are available.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of a basic aide training program consistent with state/federal requirements.
• Must have available, reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and related services in the home.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene, meals, and errands.
• Maintain client confidentiality and report any changes in condition.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of basic aide training program

Job description

Direct Care Worker – DCW

Position Overview

The Direct Care Worker (DCW) provides personal care and/or related services in the home. The DCW 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 and may feed the client nutritious meals
• Completes errands when instructed to do so by the company 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 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 which 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 their supervisor and reports any pertinent changes to care
• Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client, as instructed by the 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 service(s) with the Company.

Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Possess 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 healthcare related field preferred
• Has the emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good relationship with client, client’s family, and personnel of the company
• Must have available, reliable transportation to and from assignments
• Completion of all applicable health screenings
• Minimum 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off available
• Flexible scheduling (full‑time, part‑time, or PRN; days, nights, and weekend shifts)
• 24/7 local support from operators and clinicians
• Aveanna tablet for electronic documentation
• Career pathing with opportunities for skill advancement
• Weekly and/or daily pay
• Employee stock purchase plan with 15% discount
• Employee relief fund
• Benefit eligibility varies and depends on employment status and location

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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.