Direct Home Care Worker

PACE Southeast Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Michigan as a Direct Home Care Worker. You will provide essential supportive services to elderly participants in various settings, ensuring their comfort and independence. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and relevant experience, along with the ability to work compassionately with individuals facing challenges. If you are dedicated to improving lives and have a valid driver's license, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience or completion of formal training.
• Participation in annual training including infection control and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional comfort to frail elders.
• Assist participants and families to achieve independence.
• Accurately document services provided and communicate progress.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

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Position Overview

Under the direction of the Center Manager and/or Team Lead/Home Care Coordinator, the Direct Home Care Worker provides supportive services to participants in various settings, including in-home, community, transportation, appointments, and day health centers. Responsibilities are outlined in the participant's Care Plan and include a range of supportive tasks.

Specific Duties and Functions

1. Develop and follow the plan of care based on assessments by a home care RNCM.
2. Provide physical and emotional comfort to frail elders in various settings.
3. Assist participants and families to achieve independence.
4. Perform tasks such as personal care, activity assistance, meal prep, toileting, simple treatments, shopping, medication reminders, laundry, homemaking, and transportation.
5. Accurately document services provided and communicate progress to supervisors.
6. Report customer service issues and schedule deviations promptly.
7. Respond to emergencies per policies and procedures.
8. Work within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience or completion of formal training (e.g., Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant).
• Participation in annual training including infection control, TB testing, safety, and BLS.
• Ability to establish relationships, respect participant diversity, and work with individuals with dementia or disabilities.
• Must meet CMS competencies and be medically cleared with up-to-date immunizations.

Working Conditions

• Driving within the catchment area required; reliable transportation and valid driver’s license needed.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and chemicals possible.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare, Family Services, Hospitality