Direct Care Worker

365 Health Services

Phoenixville, PA

Vision , Medical , Dental
Other

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, 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.
Provides and maintains safe environment for patient. Uses equipment safely and properly (footstools, side rails, Oxygen, etc.).
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.
Monitors adequate fluid and nutrition intake, temperature, pulse, respiration, skin and basic elements of body functioning and changes in body functioning and record/report appropriately.
Practices safe transfer, ambulation, normal range of motion and positioning techniques.
Identifies need for intervention by other members of the home health team on an ongoing basis and reports to the RN or Director of Clinical Services.
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.
Manages a caseload and delivers care in a cost-effective manner.
Consistently meets or exceeds 365 Health Services’ established service standards.
Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently.
Completes a minimum of 12 hours of in services per year.
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.