Direct Care Worker

• Must be 18 years of age or older;
• Must have reliable transportation
• Have a valid Social Security number;
• Ability to pass a PA State Police criminal background record check and/ or FBI clearance/Child Abuse History Clearance
• Step one and step two TB test
• High school diploma, or GED or
• Previous personal care aide has two years of professional work experience
• Provide one work reference and one personal reference.
• Complete VMG orientation period
• Able to lift items weighing up to 30 pounds, endure physical demands of lifting, pulling, pushing during an assignment
• Current PA State Drive License or State ID
• Must pass Competency Exam

Direct care workers, also known as personal care assistants, caregivers, home health or personal care aides, give assistance to people who are sick, injured, mentally or physically disabled, or the elderly and fragile. They work in the home and help their clients with daily activities, such as bathing and bathroom functions, feeding, grooming, taking medication, and some housework. A DCW will help clients make and keep appointments with doctors, provide or arrange transportation, make and serve meals, make sure they take their medicine and serve as a companion for their clients. The direct care worker assists the elderly, patients, or any person who has a physical or mental disability with individual activities of daily living and activities of daily living in their home. He or she is a most important member of our team.

The direct care worker should prepare and submit records of services performed, reporting changes in client condition to supervisory or administrative staff. Reminding client of health care-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medications. A direct care worker may shop for a client or perform other incidental tasks or errands which relate to the clients wellbeing. The worker may accompany clients to locations outside the home such as to physicians' offices or on outings.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Empathy: Some clients are frail, impaired, in pain and need help. Being sympathetic to their needs and understanding is necessary.
• Attention to Detail: Some clients have specific rules or schedules that must be minded, or specific dietary or physical rules that must be followed.
• Interpersonal Skills: Personal care assistants work in a very personal way with their clients. They must be sensitive and compassionate with clients.
• Stamina: Personal care assistants might need to lift clients into the bathtub, cars and into bed, and need strength.
• Time Management: Personal care assistants are schedule keepers. They have to be there to make sure clients get up on time, make sure medication is taken on schedule and clients get to appointments on time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person