Caregiver/Direct Care Worker

Description:

Duties will be determined by a Participant’s individual need and will be outlined on a Plan of Care. These Duties/Responsibilities are as follows, but are not limited to:

• Assistance with ambulation and/or transfers
• Assistance with medications and/or medication (Note: You will not administer medication)
• Meal planning and/or preparation
• Assistance with feedin by mouth
• Light housekeeping (i.e. dusting, vacuuming, mopping, change linens)
• Laundry
• Shopping errands
• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the Participant
• Observe and report and changes in the Participant’s mental, physical or emotional condition or home situation to the Client Care Manager
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with Participant’s family member and co-worker
• Direct Care Workers are required to complete three (3) hours of training per year
• Complete required documentation for services delivered and submits to office in a timely manner
• Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly
• Maintains confidentiality regarding client information according to HIPAA regulations
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

Qualification/Education Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a US Citizen or authorized to work in the US
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• A Certified Nurse Aide or Certified Home Health Aide Certification must be current in the state of Pennsylvania
• Must pass a Criminal Background check, Child Abuse Check and a FBI clearance if you lived in the state of PA for less than 2 years
• Must satisfactorily complete Bridge of Hearts Home Health Services, LLC at Home written exam and orientation program
• Must be able to function in a home setting with minimal direct supervision
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and document services provided
• Must be genuinely concerned about helping people and have high moral standards of honesty and integrity