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Direct Care WorkerTeam Select Home Care • Kokomo, Indiana, United States
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Direct Care Worker

Team Select Home Care
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    Kokomo, Indiana, United States
  • US
    Kokomo, Indiana, United States
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Direct Care Worker

The Direct Care Worker (DCW) provides non-medical personal care and assists with activities of daily living, and related services in the home for the sick and the disabled, when no family member can assume the responsibility. In this role, you will report to the Director of Operations (DOO)/designee.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Helps the consumer with non-medical personal care which includes but is not limited to: bathing, nail and skin care (does not cut nails), oral hygiene, shampooing, grooming, shaving, dressing as assigned
  • Assists with transfers and transfer devices including lift devices per state regulations
  • Prepares nutritious meals/snacks for the consumer, assists with feeding, encourages consumer to eat as assigned
  • Assists only with treatments, such as simple dressings, active range of motion, ambulation, and routine exercises as assigned
  • Provides basic emotional support to the consumer and other members of the household including dealing with difficult behaviors
  • Assists with instrumental activities of daily living such as grocery shopping
  • Helps maintain a clean safe environment for the consumer by assisting with general household activities/chores such as light housekeeping tasks, laundry, errands, etc.
  • Makes pertinent consumer observations, recognizes/handles emergencies, and seeks guidance appropriately
  • Reminds the consumer to perform self-care tasks such as self-administered medications (does not administer meds): the opening of preset medication containers and providing assistance in the handling or ingesting of medications, including controlled substances, prescription drugs, eye drops, herbs, supplements, OTC medications
  • May assist the consumer with non-medical health maintenance activities and routine wellness services such as enabling adequate nutrition, exercise, keeping medical appointments and other regimens
  • Escorts/transports consumers to medical appointments only when authorized/assigned by office staff
  • Provides companion services to assist functionally impaired individuals who cannot be safely left alone as assigned per state regulations
  • Recognizes and reports occurrences such as abuse/neglect, injuries, and sentinel events
  • Accurately reads and follows the Assignment/Service Plan
  • Accurately completes documentation for each shift/visit obtaining consumer signature and submitting within required deadline as instructed by local office
  • Reports any change in the consumer's mental or physical condition or home situation to the DOO/designee
  • Calls the DOO/designee with any immediate consumer needs
  • Maintains confidentiality of client information adhering to HIPAA regulations
  • Consistently submits work availability to DOO/designee as instructed
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures especially infection prevention/control and safety
  • Carries out only those activities for which employee has been trained and supervised
  • Always maintains a professional standard of conduct and professional boundaries
  • Respects consumer control and the independent living philosophy
  • Participates in staff meetings, case conferences and other education as assigned
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:
  • Sympathetic attitude toward care of the sick
  • Demonstrated ability to read, write, and carry out directions
  • Good verbal and written communications skills required
Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:
  • High school graduation required
  • 18 years of age or per state regulation
Benefits + Perks of Joining the Team Select Family
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Referral Program
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Paid, hands-on training
  • Weekly pay
  • Tuition Assistance Programs and Continuing Education opportunities
  • Nursing programs for new graduates available!

Pay Range: $15.00 - $18.00 / hour

Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, political belief, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.

  • Kokomo, Indiana, United States

Sprachkenntnisse

  • English
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