AMVETS Jobs

Job Type:

• Full-time
• Part-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift

Job Summary:

An individual who, under supervision, provides assistance with nutritional and environmental support, personal hygiene, feeding and dressing.

*Organizational Relationship: *Reports to the designated supervisor

*Risk Of Occupational Exposure To Blood Borne Pathogens: *B: limited exposure

*Schedule/Pay: *Varies by experience/ schedule

Qualifications: Has successfully completed one of the following:

· Demonstrated competency by passing a competency exam developed by the Agency or other entity which meets the PA regulatory requirements.

· A training program developed by the Agency that meets all the PA state requirements.

· A training program meeting the training standards by value of the agency's participation as a provider in a Medicaid Waiver or other publicly funded program providing home & community-based services.

· Another program identified by the PA DOH by subsequent publication in the PA Bulletin or on the DOH website.

· Practices good hygiene and is neat in personal appearance.

" Speaks, reads, and writes English."

Responsibilities:

Direct Care Workers job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assisting the consumer with--

· Bath (tub, shower, or bed)

· Oral hygiene

· Grooming and care of hair

· Ordinarily care of nails

· Routine skin care/ lotion massage

· Positioning and turning of patents that cannot assist self- in bed and chair.

· Elimination

· Assist with eating, dressing walking and toileting

· Remind Consumer to take self-administered medications.

· Meal planning and preparation in accordance with complex ai1d modified diets

· Feeding

· Linen change (occupied and unoccupied)

· Laundry, Consumer's only

· Light housekeeping; washing dishes, clean kitchen, dust & vacuum, only those rooms the Consumer uses.

· List needed supplies and aid in grocery shopping

 

DCW'S ARE REQUIRED TO:

• Follow universal precautions whenever giving any aspect of Consumer service.

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Essential Administrative Functions:

· Follow Consumer rights at all times.

· Record each activity performed on each case on a daily basis.

· Report any incidents or Consumer changes immediately.

· Submit Daily Activity Sheets and record accurately on a timely basis (WEEKLY).

· Follow instructions, is punctual and is at work as scheduled.

· Follow all appropriate agency policies.

· Attend in-service education annually per agency policy.

· Provide all information required for the maintenance of her/his personnel record as per State regulations and Agency policy.

· Show interest, asks questions and seek help as indicated; is receptive to supervision.

· Develop relationships and is cooperative with Consumer, family and supervisor.

· Maintain appropriate appearance.

· Is productive and uses time efficiently.

· Follows instructions, is punctual and attendance is acceptable.

· Cooperates with supervisor and with Consumer/family.

· Is self-reliant and plans appropriately.

· Other duties as are reasonably assigned

Functional Abilities: · Is able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds.

· Must be able to stoop and bend.

· Must be able to travel to prospective Consumer' s place of residence.

· Must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English.

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 ear (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Send application updates to

• Jbeil@carecruizhca.com
• mlynch@carecruizhca.com

Country and language

• United States

• English

CareCruiz Hiring Event on Tuesday, September 26th from 10-2 at PA CareerLink Mercer County, 217 W State Street, Sharon, PA 16146