Direct Care Worker

Job Description

Job Description

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for (Non-Medical), in-home care services; which provides comfort and general supervision of patients as well as home management services. Provide companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean and orderly environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of ninth grade education; high school diploma or GED is preferred. Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of any state mandated training. Applicant must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: criminal background investigation, professional reference checks and give permission to submit to random drug testing.

Must satisfactory complete the following:

1. Complete and pass 4 D’s Competency Training Test the following subject areas:

• Confidentiality

• Patient control and the independent living philosophy.

• Instrumental activities of daily living.

• Recognizing changes in the patient that need to be addressed.

• Basic infection control.

• Universal precautions.

• Handling of emergencies

• Documentation.

• Recognizing and reporting abuse or neglect.

• Dealing with difficult behaviors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Includes, but is not limited to:

1. Providing general attention to patients' non-medical needs in accordance with a Plan of Care.

1. Provides companionship for patients including talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support.

1. Promote the patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.

1. Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being.

1. Provide a dean, safe, and healthy environment for patients and family members. Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of patient's garments and linens.

1. Prepare and serve meals as directed and ensure dishes are washed and kitchens are clean after each meal.

1. Assists patients in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc.

1. Accompanies patients on walks, community trips, doctor’s office, bank, beauty salons, etc.

1. Reminds patients to take self-administered medications.

1. Observes and reports any changes in the patient's mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.