Direct Care Worker-Monongahela, PA

Anova Health Care System; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Anova Health Care Services, Inc. - Charleroi is seeking a Direct Care Worker in Monongahela, PA to assist consumers with daily living tasks as outlined in a care plan established by an RN Supervisor.

The role involves meal planning, light housekeeping, companionship, errands, personal care, and assistance with mobility. Training is required annually, and a positive, confidential attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.
• Must exhibit mature, responsible behavior and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals per dietary requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean home through light housekeeping.
• Provide companionship and accompany to appointments.
• Run groceries and errands when needed.
• Perform personal care tasks (toileting, grooming, bathing).
• Assist with ambulation using walker or devices.
• Perform additional housekeeping per care plan.
• Complete in-service training: 20 hours yearly.
• Complete six-topic annual training.

Skills

Reading

Writing

English proficiency

Job description

Direct Care Worker - Monongahela, PA

Anova Health Care Services, Inc. - Charleroi

Monongahela, PA

Charleroi, PA

Position Description

A Personal Care Worker/Direct Care Worker is a non-licensed member of the home health care team who assists the consumer with the tasks of daily living as outlined in a written care plan that is established by a Registered Nurse Supervisor and kept in the consumer’s home. The direct care worker is supervised by the RN Supervisor, Home Care Field Supervisor and/or Staff Coordinator at this agency and receives scheduling direction from the agency Staff Coordinator.

Duties

• Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the consumer.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping. This includes changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
• Providing companionship and stimulation for the consumer including reading, walks, etc; and accompanying the consumer to MD appointments or other appointments.
• Grocery shopping or other errands when needed.
• Perform any personal care for the consumer including toileting, hair care, oral hygiene, bathing and grooming.
• Assist with ambulation when consumer uses mechanical aids such as a walker.
• Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan.
• Mandatory in-service education programs. 20 hours of in-service is required yearly.
• Mandatory six-topic annual training.

Employee May Not

• Cut the fingernails or toenails of any consumer.
• Perform any type of heavy housework such as cleaning stoves with oven cleaners, moving heavy furniture or appliances, shoveling heavy snow, climb ladders, etc.

Requirements

• A PCW/DCW must complete the agency’s employment process.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.
• Must exhibit mature, responsible behavior, and understand the need for consumer confidentiality.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English.
• Must be able to follow directions and accurately report to the RN Supervisor any change in consumer’s condition.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from assignments.