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Direct Care Worker- North Hills Area
Direct Care Worker- North Hills AreaAnova Health Care Services, Inc. - Pittsburgh • Carnegie, PA, US
Direct Care Worker- North Hills Area

Direct Care Worker- North Hills Area

Anova Health Care Services, Inc. - Pittsburgh • Carnegie, PA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Position Description :

A Personal Care Worker / Direct Care Worker is a non-licensed member of the home health care team who assists the consumer with the tasks of daily living as outlined in a written care plan that is established by a Registered Nurse Supervisor and kept in the consumer’s home. The direct care worker is supervised by the RN Supervisor, Home Care Field Supervisor and / or Staff Coordinator at this agency and receives scheduling direction from the agency Staff Coordinator.

Duties :

The duties of a DCW may include, but are not limited to the following :

  • Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the consumer.
  • Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping. This includes changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
  • Providing companionship and stimulation for the consumer including reading, walks, etc; and accompanying the consumer to MD appointments or other appointments.
  • Grocery shopping or other errands when needed.
  • Perform any personal care for the consumer including toileting, hair care, oral hygiene, bathing and grooming.
  • Assist with ambulation when consumer uses mechanical aids such as a walker.
  • Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan.
  • Mandatory in-service education programs. 20 hours of in-service is required yearly.
  • Mandatory six-topic annual training.

Employee May Not :

  • Cut the fingernails or toenails of any consumer.
  • Perform any type of heavy housework such as cleaning stoves with oven cleaners, moving heavy furniture or appliances, shoveling heavy snow, climb ladders, etc.

    • Requirements : Qualifications :

  • A PCW / DCW must complete the agency’s employment process.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.
  • Must exhibit mature, responsible behavior, and understand the need for consumer confidentiality.
  • Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English.
  • Must be able to follow directions and accurately report to the RN Supervisor any change in consumer’s condition.
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from assignments.
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