Direct Care Worker (Caregiver)

Christian Home Healthcare; Blawnox (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home healthcare provider is looking for a Direct Care Worker (Caregiver) to deliver personal care and support services to clients at home. You will work closely with nursing personnel to ensure the best care for participants while facilitating independence and promoting well-being. Strong emphasis on hygiene, meal preparation, and emotional support is required as part of the caregiver's role.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of caregiver training as per regulations.
• Must pass a complete criminal background check.
• Understanding of personal care and housekeeping basics.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care under direction of staffing and nursing personnel.
• Assist participants with daily activities and ensure safety.
• Report any changes in participants' condition to nursing staff.

Skills

Personal care

Meal preparation

Housekeeping

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title

Direct Care Worker (Caregiver)

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description:

Provide personal care and related services in the home under the direction, instruction, and supervision of staffing and nursing personnel. Must follow the plan of care to provide safe and competent care to the participant/consumer. Help the participant/consumer maintain good personal hygiene and assist in maintaining a healthy and safe environment. Plan and prepare nutritious meals; assist with shopping when instructed or asked by the participant/consumer. Assist with ambulation and collaborate with therapy personnel as needed for rehabilitative processes. Encourage the participant/consumer to become as independent as possible through their care plan. Promote mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest. Provide emotional and psychological support and establish trust and confidentiality with the participant/consumer and their family. Report any changes in the participant/consumer's mental or physical condition or home situation to staffing, nursing, or office personnel. Perform routine housekeeping tasks related to a safe and comfortable environment. Attend in-services as required by regulation. Confirm weekly scheduling of visits to coordinate other necessary staff visits.

The ability to drive and access the participant's homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible, is required. Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform physical assessments and care. Occasionally, may need to bend, stoop, reach, and lift or carry up to 30 pounds; assist with participant weights up to 250 pounds.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of one of the following:
• a.) Minimum training meeting the requirements of HLTL, DOH, and CHHC.
• b.) Agency-developed training program meeting PA Code 611.55 Chapter 52.
• c.) Nurse aide certification and training program sponsored by the PA Department of Education. Certified nurse aides meet qualifications for a Personal Care Field Clinician, with training hours exceeding minimum requirements, except for Orientation and Clinical Performance.

• Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to the participant/consumer, self, and co-workers. Appropriate evidence must be presented.
• Must understand the basics of personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation.
• Must understand and respect the participant/consumer, including ethics and confidentiality of care.
• Must have a complete criminal background check.