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We have the following opportunities available:

Direct Care Worker (DCW) or Personal Care Aide JOB SUMMARY:

An individual who, under supervision, provides support to consumers with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, feeding, dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping etc.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Supervisor

RISK OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS: Limited exposure

QUALIFICATIONS: DCW or PCA has successfully completed one of the following:

• Demonstrated competency by completing required training and passing a competency exam developed by the Agency or other entity that meets the PA regulatory requirements for DCW.
• A training program developed by the Agency that meets all the PA state requirements for DCW or PCA.
• A training program that meets the training standards by virtue of the participation of the agency 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.
  • Must have required criminal background checks and clearances.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Services – Assists with:

• Bath (tub, shower, or bed)
• Oral hygiene
• Grooming and hair care
• Ordinary care of nails
• Routine skin care/lotion massage
• Positioning and turning of patients who cannot assist themselves in bed and chair
• Elimination
• Eating, dressing, walking, and toileting
• Reminding Consumer to take self-administered medications

Homemaking – Assist with:

• Meal planning and preparation in accordance with complex and modified diets
• Feeding
• Linen change (occupied and unoccupied)
• Laundry, for the consumer only
• Light housekeeping; washing dishes, clean kitchen, dust & vacuum, only those rooms the consumer uses.
• List needed supplies and grocery shopping

DCWs ARE REQUIRED TO:

• Follow universal precautions whenever giving any aspect of Consumer service.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform ONLY those functions specified for each individual Consumer on the service plan.
• Respond to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of Consumers.
• Follow emergency procedures in the event of any incident, e.g., accident, injury or significant change in the condition of the Consumer.

ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS:

• Always follow Consumer rights.
• 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, be punctual, and be at work as scheduled.
• Follow all appropriate agency policies.
• Attends in- service education annually per agency policy.
• Provides all information required for the maintenance of her/his personnel record as per State regulations and Agency policy.
• Shows interest, asks questions, and seeks help as indicated; is receptive to supervision.
• Develops relationships and is cooperative with Consumer, family, and supervisor.
• Maintains appropriate appearance.
• Is productive and uses time efficiently.
• Follows instructions, is punctual and delivers acceptable attendance.
• Cooperates with supervisor and with Consumer/family.
• Is self- reliant and plans appropriately.
• Completes other duties as reasonably assigned.

FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to stoop and bend.
• Must be able to travel to the place of residence of the prospective Consumer.
• Must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English.

The information you provide will help us evaluate your application. Complete the form below to start your job application process.

Please do attach an updated resume with this form or email your resume to: info.bestcaringpalce@gmail.com