Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Familiar Roads Home Health Care Agency; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Job summary

A home health care provider is seeking a Direct Care Worker in Philadelphia to assist clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and daily activities. This entry-level, full-time position requires good hygiene practices, current CPR certification, and English proficiency. Join our team to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a competency exam or training program as per PA requirements.
• Must have a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, and care of patients.
• Help with meal planning, preparation, and light housekeeping.
• Record daily activities and follow Consumer rights at all times.

Skills

Good hygiene practices

English proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Direct Care Worker (DCW) role at Familiar Roads Home Health Care Agency.

Base pay range

$13.00/hr - $14.00/hr

Job Summary

An individual who, under supervision, provides assistance with nutritional and environmental support, personal hygiene, feeding and dressing.

Organizational Relationship

Reports to the designated supervisor.

Risk Of Occupational Exposure To Blood Borne Pathogens

B: limited exposure

Qualifications

• Has successfully completed one of the following:
  • Demonstrated competency by passing a competency exam developed by the Agency or other entity which meets the PA regulatory requirements.
  • A training program developed by the Agency that meets all the PA state requirements.
  • A training program meeting the training standards by virtue of the agency’s participation as a provider in a Medicaid Waiver or other publicly funded program providing home & community-based services.
  • Another program identified by the PA DOH by subsequent publication in the PA Bulletin or on the DOH website.
• Practices good hygiene and is neat in personal appearance.
• Speaks, reads, and writes English.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Must have criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Personal Services — assists with Bath (tub, shower or bed), oral hygiene, grooming and care of hair, ordinary care of nails, routine skin care/lotion massage, positioning and turning of patients who cannot assist themselves in bed or in a chair, elimination, assistance with eating, dressing, walking and toileting, and reminding Consumer to take self-administered medications.
• Homemaking — assists with meal planning and preparation in accordance with complex and modified diets, feeding, linen changes (occupied and unoccupied), laundry (Consumer’s own), light housekeeping (washing dishes, cleaning kitchen, dusting and vacuuming only in rooms the Consumer uses), list needed supplies and grocery shopping.
• Essential Administrative Functions — follows Consumer rights at all times; records each activity performed on each case daily; reports incidents or consumer changes immediately; submits Daily Activity Sheets and records accurately on a timely basis; follows instructions and is punctual; follows all agency policies; attends in-service education annually per agency policy; provides information required for maintenance of personnel records as per state regulations and agency policy; shows interest, asks questions, seeks help as indicated; develops relationships and cooperates with Consumer, family and supervisor; maintains appropriate appearance; is productive and uses time efficiently; follows instructions and attendance is acceptable; cooperates with supervisor and with Consumer/family; is self-reliant and plans appropriately; other duties as reasonably assigned.
• Functional Abilities — is able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds; must be able to stoop and bend; must be able to travel to prospective Consumer’s place of residence; must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care