Home of passion is an equal opportunity employer
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR:
Direct Care Worker
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for (Non-Medical), in-home provide for the comfort and general supervision of Patients as well as home management services. Provides companionship to those individuals requiring socialization arid/or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean and orderly environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of ninth education; high school diploma or GED preferred. Must demonstrate satisfactory completions of any stated mandated training. Applicant must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: criminal background investigation, professional reference checks and give permission to submit to random drug testing.
Must satisfactorily complete the following:
- Complete and pass HOPS’s Competency Training Test the following subject areas:
- Confidentiality
- Patient control and the independent living philosophy.
- Instrumental activities of daily living.
- Recognizing changes in the Patient that need to be addressed.
- Basic infection control.
- Universal precautions.
- Handling of emergencies.
- Documentation.
- Recognizing and reporting abuse or neglect.
- Dealing with difficult behaviors.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide general attention to Patient’s non-medical needs in accordance with a Plan of Care.
- Provides companionship for Patients’ including talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support.
- Promote the Patient’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
- Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being.
- Provide for a dean, safe, and healthy environment for Patients and family members. Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of Patient’s garments and linens.
- Prepare and serve meals as directed and ensure dishes are washed and kitchens is clean after each meal.
- Assists Patient in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc.
- Accompanies Patient on walks, community trips, doctor’s office, bank, beauty salons, etc.
- Reminds Patient to take self-administered medications.
- Observes and reports any changes in the Patient’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.