CGA - Altoona- Expert Direct Care Worker

Invest in yourself and become a Caregiver TODAY!

If you enjoy working with people, caring for and talking with them, learning from their stories, and seeing them smile, this is the job of a LIFETIME.

You'll grow, advance, and gain knowledge in homecare services - one of the fastest-growing, stable and flexible career fields in the country.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• FREE Smart Phone with UNLIMITED DATA for personal use
• FREE Counseling
• FREE Legal Advice
• FREE Financial Advice and Credit Counseling
• FREE Scrubs
• 401(k) Retirement Plan ~ Company Matches up to 6%
• Refer A Friend! You & Your Friend Receive $500 each
• Daily Pay - Work today, Paid tomorrow!
• Flexible Schedules - All Shifts
• Paid Time Off (varies by state)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
• Travel Time
• Premium Holiday Pay
• Affordable Medical / Dental / Vision & Many More
• Discount Perks & Programs - Entertainment, Cell Phone and Car Repair
• Training & Career Path Opportunities

At Modivcare we embody a Culture of Care.

We are children and grandchildren serving parents and grandparents.

We live and lead by our Values:

We treat everyone with dignity and RESPECT

We earn the TRUST of our members, and each other

We provide RELIABLE services that open doors

We serve with courtesy and COMPASSION

We prioritize SAFETY

We communicate with purpose and TRANSPARENCY

This position is responsible for providing professional, non-clinical personal care and caregiving services to enable clients to remain healthy and independent in their home and community settings. You will assist with instrumental activities of daily living while encouraging self-care and independence.

Job Duties:

• Perform the functions of a Direct Care Worker (DCW) for regularly scheduled consumer cases.
• Assist in miscellaneous office/administrative functions including but not limited to scheduling, file reviews, filing, answering telephone calls, organizing meetings, performing tasks on Homecare platform, and assisting with human resources tasks.
• Act as the "expert" direct care worker for new hires needing shadowing experience.
• Act as a fill-in for Care Coordinators and DCWs as needed.
• Participate in your branch office's on call rotation.
• Assist and perform ongoing training and oversight of direct care workers.
• Provide suggestions and recommendations to Care Coordinators and HR Recruiters regarding the performance of DCWs and identify the need for raises and/or disciplinary action.
• Assist in the quality oversight of consumer care through direct observation of caregivers and consumers, conversations with consumers and their families, e-mail, and other similar forms of communication.
• Attend all staff and employee meetings
• Assist with developing an agenda for quarterly employee meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality and abide by HIPAA regulations. - Provide suggestions to improve the efficiency of the office.
• Provide suggestions for recruitment and retention of direct care workers.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• PA Department of Health Nursing Assistant license/certification in good standing
• Minimum 5 years experience working as a nursing assistant
• CPR certification (may be provided by CGA) - Evidence of continuing education efforts
• Positive attitude and good people skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform above job responsibilities professionally and in a manner which conveys your abilities to be above industry average, befitting the position's title.
• Active Drivers License