Open Positions:

Direct Care Worker

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for (Non-Medical), in-home provide for the comfort and general supervision of Patients’ as

well as home management services. Provides companionship to those individuals requiring

socialization arid/or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean and orderly environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of ninth education; high school diploma or GED preferred. Must demonstrate satisfactory

completions of any stated mandated training. Applicant must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum

qualifications for each of the following background checks: criminal background investigation,

professional reference checks and give permission to submit to random drug testing.

Must satisfactorily complete the following:

1. Provide general attention to Patient’s non-medical needs in accordance with a Plan of Care.

2. Provides companionship for Patients’ including talking and listening, reading aloud,

providing social and emotional support.

3. Promote the Patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.

4. Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being,

5. Provide for a dean, safe, and healthy environment for Patients and family members.

Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of Patient's garments and linens,

6. Prepare and serve meals as directed and ensure dishes are washed and kitchens is clean

after each meal.

7. Assists Patient in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc.

8. Accompanies Patient on walks, community trips, doctor's office, bank, beauty salons, etc.

9. Reminds Patient to take self-administered medications.

10. Observes and reports any changes in the Patient's mental, physical, or emotional condition

or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.