Job Details
The essential function of Direct Care Workers is to provide care for clients in a safe, secure professional environment which meets their needs. Direct Care Workers help assist with the activities of daily living (such as grooming, meal preparation, etc.) as well as the overall supervision of the clients physical and mental well- being. Our Direct Care Workers are the keystone of our business, providing much needed service to seniors and their families struggling to keep their independence on a daily basis. Our Direct Care Workers should possess the virtues of compassion, care, dependability, professionalism, flexibility, problem solving, a positive attitude and love. To those we serve, our Direct Care Workers represent who we are and what we stand for.
***We offer a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), 401(k) plan, client referral program, spot bonus, educationals assistance program and more!***
**Pre-employment/referral requirements**
The offer is contingent upon you completing the Pre-employment/referral requirements:
* Adult Abuse Registry Check
* Criminal Background Check (BCC)
* Drug Test
* Delaware State Requirements that the personnel of the agency who have direct contact with the agencys consumers have:
* Testing for tuberculosis at time of hire, and that the agency follow CDC recommendations for annual/periodic testing of its personnel who have contact with the agencys consumers.
* All new personal, including direct care workers shall be required to have a physical examination prior to providing care:
* The physical exam must have been completed within three (3) months prior to employment/referral: and a copy of the physical examination shall be maintained in the individuals file.
* Service Letter(s) are required for all personnel and DCW who have contact with agencys consumers.
**Essential Duties/ Responsibilities**
Duties vary per client, and their specific needs. The following duties may be assigned in the plan of care:
* Daily routine care (feeding, grooming and bathing)
* Light shopping
* Light housekeeping
* Conversing with the client to provide assurance
* Meal preparation and clean up
* Reporting any incidents, complaints, and/or concerns to the agency immediately
* Other responsibilities as assigned
**Required Education/ Experience**
* High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent required.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience with seniors in a home setting preferred
* English proficiency and excellent communication skills
* Ability to work independently in the field
* Ability to work with different personality types in a professional manner
* Three references required
* Proof of **clear** TB/PPD test taken within the last year
* Must be able to pass a background check
* CNA, HHA, and BLS/CPR certifications a plus
**Physical Demands**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The physical demands in this position vary per client.
Physical demands may include but are not limited to:
* Transferring of client
* Standing for long periods of time
* Lifting more than 10lbs
Some clients will require activity that can described as medium to moderately heavy. Recurrent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching could be mandatory.
**Work Environment**
Direct Care Workers work out of the clients home.
**Supervisory Responsibility**
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
****Always Best Care is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, natural origin, qualified disability or veteran status, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, or any other legally protected category. ****
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**Veteran status**
Always Best Care - Delaware is subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1975, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA), which requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment veterans in the following classifications.
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