Direct Care Worker

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Direct Care Worker

Quick overview

The Direct Care Worker performs or assists patients with personal care activities as prescribed in the plan of care, including hygiene, mobility, and elimination, while also assisting with home maintenance like light housekeeping and meal preparation. This role requires practicing universal infection control precautions, safe transfer techniques, respecting patient autonomy, and documenting care provided promptly.

Requirements summary

The role requires performing tasks within the limits of the worker's preparation and experience, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and agency policies. Workers must consistently meet service standards and conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner while adhering to the Code of Conduct.

ConfidentialityDocumentationMobility AssistanceEthical ConductComplianceMeal PreparationProfessionalismInfection ControlLight HousekeepingPersonal CareHygiene AssistanceElimination AssistanceHome MaintenanceAmbulation TechniquesSafe Transfer Techniques

Job description

Direct Care Worker

At 365 Health Services, we take pride in treating our employees the right way – like Family. Weekly pay, sick time, benefits, 401k, over-communication, accountability, positive energy, and even employee appreciation parties are just some of the benefits of working with 365. Our Client Service Managers are available 24/7/365 to answer any of your needs or concerns via our on-call service. We provide a high-level training to ensure our employees provide the best care possible. Feel free to check us out on Google and see what our clients and employees have to say about us!
Performs or assists patient with personal care activities as prescribed in the plan of care, including but not limited to hygiene, mobility and elimination. If unable to perform a certain task, reports to the RN or Director of Clinical Services immediately.
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.
Practices safe transfer, ambulation, normal range of motion and positioning techniques.
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.
Consistently meets or exceeds 365 Health Services’ established service standards.
Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Benefits
Sick time
Referral program
Weekly pay