Aveanna Healthcare
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Direct Care Worker
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Aveanna Healthcare .
Position Overview:
The Direct Care Worker (DCW) provides personal care and/or related services in the home, functioning under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director and/or appropriate supervisor. The DCW receives scheduling direction from the Client Services Coordinator and/or supervisor.
Schedule:
Day shifts
Location/Setting:
Honesdale, PA
Age Range:
Older Adult
Compensation:
Willing to go up to $22
Essential Job Functions
Helps the client maintain good personal hygiene including bathing, shaving, grooming, and dressing
Assists in maintaining a healthy, safe environment
Plans, prepares, and may feed the client nutritious meals; completes errands when instructed by the supervisor
Assists the client with transfers and ambulation with or without an assistive device
Provides medication reminders
Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the nursing care plan
Attempts to promote client’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest
Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other household members
Establishes a relationship with client and family built on trust and confidence
Maintains client/family confidentiality at all times
Prepares a visit report on the day performed and incorporates the report in the clinical record weekly or as directed
Reports changes in client’s mental or physical condition
Reports changes in home situation to the company
Carries out assignments as instructed by the supervisor and reports pertinent changes to care
Performs routine housekeeping tasks related to a safe and comfortable environment as instructed by the supervisor
Participates in in‑service education as required by company policy and state/federal regulations
Confirms weekly scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/Director to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
Notifies the Company of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation, bereavement or special professional meetings that will affect service(s) with the Company
Requirements
Completion of high‑school diploma or equivalent preferred
Basic math, reading, and writing skills
Ability to speak, comprehend, read and write English consistent with job requirements
Completion of a basic aide training program and/or Direct Care Worker test consistent with state/federal requirements
Satisfactory performance on a training competency evaluation and ongoing annual re‑evaluation
Completion of one year’s employment as a personal care aide, nurse’s aide or another healthcare related field preferred
Emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good relationship with client, client’s family, and company personnel
Available, reliable transportation to and from assignments
Completion of all applicable health screening(s)
Minimum of two satisfactory references and background screenings obtained prior to hire
Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR
Physical Requirements
Read 12‑point or larger type
Hear and speak in a manner understood by most people
Stoop and bend
Travel to prospective clients’ residences
Safely lift, turn and transfer clients weighing up to 50 pounds
Carry bundles weighing up to 10 pounds up stairs
Environment:
Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other conditions.
Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other – Hospitals and Health Care
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Direct Care Worker
role at
Aveanna Healthcare .
Position Overview:
The Direct Care Worker (DCW) provides personal care and/or related services in the home, functioning under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director and/or appropriate supervisor. The DCW receives scheduling direction from the Client Services Coordinator and/or supervisor.
Schedule:
Day shifts
Location/Setting:
Honesdale, PA
Age Range:
Older Adult
Compensation:
Willing to go up to $22
Essential Job Functions
Helps the client maintain good personal hygiene including bathing, shaving, grooming, and dressing
Assists in maintaining a healthy, safe environment
Plans, prepares, and may feed the client nutritious meals; completes errands when instructed by the supervisor
Assists the client with transfers and ambulation with or without an assistive device
Provides medication reminders
Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the nursing care plan
Attempts to promote client’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest
Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other household members
Establishes a relationship with client and family built on trust and confidence
Maintains client/family confidentiality at all times
Prepares a visit report on the day performed and incorporates the report in the clinical record weekly or as directed
Reports changes in client’s mental or physical condition
Reports changes in home situation to the company
Carries out assignments as instructed by the supervisor and reports pertinent changes to care
Performs routine housekeeping tasks related to a safe and comfortable environment as instructed by the supervisor
Participates in in‑service education as required by company policy and state/federal regulations
Confirms weekly scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/Director to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
Notifies the Company of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation, bereavement or special professional meetings that will affect service(s) with the Company
Requirements
Completion of high‑school diploma or equivalent preferred
Basic math, reading, and writing skills
Ability to speak, comprehend, read and write English consistent with job requirements
Completion of a basic aide training program and/or Direct Care Worker test consistent with state/federal requirements
Satisfactory performance on a training competency evaluation and ongoing annual re‑evaluation
Completion of one year’s employment as a personal care aide, nurse’s aide or another healthcare related field preferred
Emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good relationship with client, client’s family, and company personnel
Available, reliable transportation to and from assignments
Completion of all applicable health screening(s)
Minimum of two satisfactory references and background screenings obtained prior to hire
Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR
Physical Requirements
Read 12‑point or larger type
Hear and speak in a manner understood by most people
Stoop and bend
Travel to prospective clients’ residences
Safely lift, turn and transfer clients weighing up to 50 pounds
Carry bundles weighing up to 10 pounds up stairs
Environment:
Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other conditions.
Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other – Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Aveanna Healthcare by 2x.
Get notified about new Direct Care Worker jobs in
Honesdale, PA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr