Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Direct Care Worker (DCW)
Job Summary: 

An individual who, under supervision, provides assistance with nutritional and environmental support,  personal hygiene, feeding and dressing. 

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the designated supervisor 

Risk Of Occupational Exposure To Blood Borne Pathogens: B: limited exposure 

Qualifications:  

Has successfully completed one of the following:

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  Demonstrated competency by passing a competency exam developed by the Agency or  other entity which meets the PA regulatory requirements.

  
  


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  A training program developed by the Agency that meets all the PA state requirements.

  
  


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  A training program meeting the training standards by virtue of the agency’s participation as  a provider in a Medicaid Waiver or other publicly funded program providing home &  community-based services.

  
  


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  Another program identified by the PA DOH by subsequent publication in the PA Bulletin or  on the DOH website.

  
  


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  Practices good hygiene and is neat in personal appearance.

  
  


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  Speaks, reads, and writes English.

  
  


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  Must have current CPR certification.

  
  


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  Must have criminal background check. 

  
  

Responsibilities: 

Personal Services - assists with:

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  Bath (tub, shower or bed)

  
  


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  Oral hygiene

  
  


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  Grooming and care of hair

  
  


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  Ordinary care of nails

  
  


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  Routine skin care/ lotion massage

  
  


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  Positioning and turning of patents that cannot assist self- in bed and chair

  
  


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  Elimination

  
  


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  Assist with eating, dressing walking and toileting

  
  


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  Remind Consumer to take self-administered medications

  
  

Homemaking - assists with:

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  Meal planning and preparation in accordance with complex and modified diets

  
  


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  Feeding

  
  


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  Linen change (occupied and unoccupied)

  
  


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  Laundry, Consumer’s only

  
  


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  Light housekeeping; washing dishes, clean kitchen, dust & vacuum, only those rooms the Consumer uses.

  
  


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  List needed supplies and grocery shopping 

  
  

CCW’S ARE REQUIRED TO:

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  Follow universal precautions whenever giving any aspect of Consumer service.

  
  


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  Maintain confidentiality.

  
  


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  Perform ONLY those functions specified for each individual Consumer on the service plan.

  
  


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  Respond to the physical, emotional and development needs of Consumers.

  
  


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  Follow emergency procedures in the event of any incident, e.g., accident, injury

  
  


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  or significant change in Consumer’s condition. 

  
  

Essential Administrative Functions:

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  Follow Consumer rights at all times.

  
  


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  Record each activity performed on each case on a daily basis.

  
  


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  Report any incidents or Consumer changes immediately.

  
  


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  Submit Daily Activity Sheets and record accurately on a timely basis (WEEKLY).

  
  


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  Follow instructions, is punctual and is at work as scheduled.

  
  


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  Follow all appropriate agency policies.

  
  


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  Attend in-service education annually per agency policy.

  
  


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  Provide all information required for the maintenance of her/his personnel record as per

  
  


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  State regulations and Agency policy.

  
  


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  Show interest, asks questions and seek help as indicated; is receptive to supervision.

  
  


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  Develop relationships and is cooperative with Consumer, family and supervisor.

  
  


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  Maintain appropriate appearance.

  
  


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  Is productive and uses time efficiently.

  
  


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  Follows instructions, is punctual and attendance is acceptable.

  
  


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  Cooperates with supervisor and with Consumer/family.

  
  


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  Is self-reliant and plans appropriately.

  
  


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  Other duties as are reasonably assigned

  
  

Functional Abilities:

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  Is able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds.

  
  


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  Must be able to stoop and bend.

  
  


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  Must be able to travel to prospective Consumer’s place of residence.

  
  


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  Must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English.