Direct Care Worker: Delaware County and Chester County

Job Description

DUTIES

Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the staff nurse and the Director of Nursing.

JOB CONDITIONS

The ability to drive and the ability to access patients†homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required.

Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.

On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250

QUALIFICATIONS

Prefer a high school diploma or equivalent.

Successful completion of one of the following:

• A minimum 75 hours training meeting the requirements of 42 CFR 484.36. or
• The nurse aid certification & training program sponsored by the PA Department of Education.

Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to patient, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this.

Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation.

Must understand and respect patientâ€s including ethics and confidentiality of care.

Must have a complete criminal background check.

Must have a current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.

Job Type: Full-time and Part-time