KeystoneCare
As a Direct Care Worker, your duties will include performing housekeeping tasks, assisting clients with meals, taking care of their personal hygiene needs, occupationally running errands, and providing mental stimulation and companionship.
To ensure success as a direct care worker, you should possess knowledge of best practices in providing care and experience in a similar role. Ultimately, an outstanding direct care worker will be someone who can be entrusted with the wellbeing of clients and one who demonstrates a caring approach.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Providing frail, ill, or immobile clients with assistance, company, and comfort.
Administering medicine and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Monitoring the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients and reporting changes to designated parties.
Performing personal hygiene care and housekeeping duties.
Preparing meals and assisting clients with eating and drinking.
Assisting with the use of incontinence products or providing bathroom visit support.
Running errands, including shopping for groceries and basic household items.
Assisting clients from their beds into chairs or wheelchairs, and back.
Accompanying clients on trips, such as medical appointments.
Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
Documents care using Agency approved Electronic Visit Verification system from the patient's care location.
Qualifications & Requirements
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
Ability to understand both written and verbal directions and instructions
Certificate or proof of attendance and curriculum for approved training program
Successful completion (score of 85% or higher) of KeystoneCare Home Care Home Services Equivalency Testing
Possession of strong organization skills
Understanding, compassionate attitude toward the care of the sick
Ability to document actions and observations with detail and accuracy
One year Direct Care Worker experience preferred
Valid Drivers License and Reliable Transportation required
Proof of Influenza (Flu) Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.
Able to work Part time Monday through Friday 4:00 pm- 08:30 pm
Compensation & Benefits
$10 to $14 per hour
Flexible scheduling options
Full-time position available
Paid Time Off
Paid Travel Time and Mileage between sites
Paid Holidays for Full-time staff
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Aflac plans available for Full-time staff
$25K Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for full-time staff
Retirement plan with discretionary employer match
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To ensure success as a direct care worker, you should possess knowledge of best practices in providing care and experience in a similar role. Ultimately, an outstanding direct care worker will be someone who can be entrusted with the wellbeing of clients and one who demonstrates a caring approach.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Providing frail, ill, or immobile clients with assistance, company, and comfort.
Administering medicine and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Monitoring the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients and reporting changes to designated parties.
Performing personal hygiene care and housekeeping duties.
Preparing meals and assisting clients with eating and drinking.
Assisting with the use of incontinence products or providing bathroom visit support.
Running errands, including shopping for groceries and basic household items.
Assisting clients from their beds into chairs or wheelchairs, and back.
Accompanying clients on trips, such as medical appointments.
Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
Documents care using Agency approved Electronic Visit Verification system from the patient's care location.
Qualifications & Requirements
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
Ability to understand both written and verbal directions and instructions
Certificate or proof of attendance and curriculum for approved training program
Successful completion (score of 85% or higher) of KeystoneCare Home Care Home Services Equivalency Testing
Possession of strong organization skills
Understanding, compassionate attitude toward the care of the sick
Ability to document actions and observations with detail and accuracy
One year Direct Care Worker experience preferred
Valid Drivers License and Reliable Transportation required
Proof of Influenza (Flu) Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.
Able to work Part time Monday through Friday 4:00 pm- 08:30 pm
Compensation & Benefits
$10 to $14 per hour
Flexible scheduling options
Full-time position available
Paid Time Off
Paid Travel Time and Mileage between sites
Paid Holidays for Full-time staff
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Aflac plans available for Full-time staff
$25K Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for full-time staff
Retirement plan with discretionary employer match
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