Direct Care Workers (Caregiver)REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES: Administration , Help U Care OVERVIEW:The Direct Care Provider/Caregiver is responsible for implementing client services by assistingwith instrumental and activities of daily living which include companionship, homemaking andpersonal care services. The provision of these services must be performed to ensure the health,welfare, safety and independence of our clients. Provide Hourly, Shift, & Live in.RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist or supervise client with activities of daily living, including but not limitedto, personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming and incontinence. Assist or supervise client with instrumental activities of daily living, including butnot limited to, companionship and homemaking services. Assist or supervise client with ambulation and transfers. Encourage client to participate with the live-in caregiver to assist in meal planningand preparation, if possible. Caregiver will serve meals and assist client duringmealtime as necessary. Responsible for laundry services which may include towels, tablecloths, napkins,bed linens, etc. Clean client’s bedroom on a weekly basis or as needed by vacuuming carpets,sweeping and washing tile floors and cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms and othercommon areas used in the home such as kitchen, etc. Actively support and participate in activity programming in and outside of thehome and encourage client to exercise if possible. Provide transportation in client’s vehicle when arranged with client and family. Practice universal precautions and comply with Help U Care . RiskManagement policies and procedures. Practice safety procedures and comply with established reporting of accidents andinjuries as outlined by Help U Care policies and procedures. Complete all training requirements as outlined by State regulations andHelp U Care policies and procedures. Report and document all changes in client’s physical health, mental and emotionalwell-being to family and Help U Care personnel. Documentation of forms as stated in Help U Care of Pennsylvania, Inc.’s policiesand procedures. Attend to other duties as requested by client and/or responsible party, as long asthe requests are within the scope of Help U Care services as outlined byState regulations. Maintain current local and State certification, if applicable.REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Prefer a certification or proof of prior home care training and two- yearexperience in the healthcare field. Pass Agency Competency Exam approved by PA Department of Health Prior experience working with seniors is preferred. Must be able to read, write and follow written instructions. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others, especially theclient.Please note: The caregiver salary and rates are negotiated with the client The rates listed below are based on Market Area Only The caregiver is not a employee of Help U Care