What do Direct Care Worker/Home Health Aides Do?
Direct Care Workers enable patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition; providing support and personal services; and helping to educate families.
Employment Type: Part/Full Time Available
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Direct Care Worker Skills and Qualifications:
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Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED
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Home Health Aide Certification is provided to successful applicants, by the employer
Direct Care Worker Job Duties:
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Monitors patient well-being by observing physical and mental condition.
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Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
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Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
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Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
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Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
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Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
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Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In Person
