Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Direct Care Worker (DCW) 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 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 virtue 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. * Must have current CPR certification. * Must have criminal background check. Responsibilities: Personal Services - assists with: * Bath (tub, shower or bed) * Oral hygiene * Grooming and care of hair * Ordinary 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 Homemaking - assists with: * Meal planning and preparation in accordance with complex and 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 grocery shopping

CCW’S 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 development needs of Consumers. * Follow emergency procedures in the event of any incident, e.g., accident, injury * or significant change in Consumer’s condition. 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.