Direct Care Worker
365 Health Services
- Phoenixville, PA
- $12.00-14.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Performs or assists patient with personal care activities as prescribed in the plan of care, including but not limited to hygiene, mobility and elimination.
- Provides and maintains safe environment for patient. Uses equipment safely and properly (footstools, side rails, Oxygen, etc.).
- Practices Universal Infection Control Precautions in all contacts with patients.
- Performs or assists patient/family with home maintenance activities as prescribed in the care plan, including but not limited to light housekeeping and meal preparation.
- Monitors adequate fluid and nutrition intake, temperature, pulse, respiration, skin and basic elements of body functioning and changes in body functioning and record/report appropriately.
- Practices safe transfer, ambulation, normal range of motion and positioning techniques.
- Identifies need for intervention by other members of the home health team on an ongoing basis and reports to the RN or Director of Clinical Services.
- Respects the autonomy and right to confidentiality of all patients and families.
- Document scare provided and response of consumer/family. Submits documentation in a timely manner.
- Performs within the limits of preparation and experience.
- Ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations and established agency policies and procedures.
- Manages a caseload and delivers care in a cost-effective manner.
- Consistently meets or exceeds 365 Health Services’ established service standards.
- Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
- Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently.
- Completes a minimum of 12 hours of in services per year.
- Maintains regular attendance.
- Adheres to 365 Health Services’ Code of Conduct.
- Interacts with all staff in a positive fashion supporting 365 Health Services’ mission and vision.
- Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
- Complies with 365 Health Services’ general orientation and with agency policies and procedures including confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Signing bonus