Direct Care Worker (Dcw)

Aveanna Healthcare; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 12,501 - 17,805; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in State College is looking for a Direct Care Worker (DCW) to assist clients with personal hygiene, provide medication reminders, and ensure a safe environment. This part-time role offers an entry-level opportunity for those with a High School Diploma or GED. Responsibilities also include assisting clients with meals and reporting any changes in their condition. Reliable transportation is essential. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our clients.

Qualifications

• Completion of all health screenings is required.
• Must successfully pass background screenings prior to hire.
• Satisfactory performance on a competency evaluation and annual reevaluation.

Responsibilities

• Help client maintain good personal hygiene including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assist in maintaining a healthy, safe environment for the client.
• Provide medication reminders.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Personal hygiene assistance

Client confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Care Worker (DCW) – Aveanna Healthcare

Join to apply for the Direct Care Worker (DCW) role at Aveanna Healthcare.

Starting rate: $11 an hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Satisfactory performance on a competency evaluation and annual reevaluation
• Reliable transportation to and from assignments
• Completion of all health screenings
• Successful references and background screenings obtained prior to hire

Responsibilities

• Help client maintain good personal hygiene including bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Assist in maintaining a healthy, safe environment
• Assist the client with meals
• Assist the client with transfers and ambulation with or without an assistive device
• Provide medication reminders
• Encourage independence as per nursing care plan
• Maintain client/family confidentiality at all times
• Report any changes in client’s mental or physical condition or in the client’s home situation to the company
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client

Functional Abilities

• 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 40 pounds

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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