Direct Care Worker-Bridgeville PA

Job description

Description 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: The duties of a DCW may include, but are not limited to the following: - 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 ambulati...