Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Direct Care Worker (DCW)
Job Summary: 

An individual who, under supervision, provides assistance with nutritional and environmental support,  personal hygiene, feeding and dressing. 

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the designated supervisor 

Risk Of Occupational Exposure To Blood Borne Pathogens: B: limited exposure 

Qualifications:  

Has successfully completed one of the following:

• Demonstrated competency by passing a competency exam developed by the Agency or  other entity which meets the PA regulatory requirements.

• A training program developed by the Agency that meets all the PA state requirements.

• A training program meeting the training standards by virtue of the agency’s participation as  a provider in a Medicaid Waiver or other publicly funded program providing home &  community-based services.

• Another program identified by the PA DOH by subsequent publication in the PA Bulletin or  on the DOH website.

• Practices good hygiene and is neat in personal appearance.

• Speaks, reads, and writes English.

• Must have current CPR certification.

• Must have criminal background check. 

Responsibilities: 

Personal Services - assists with:

• Bath (tub, shower or bed)

• Oral hygiene

• Grooming and care of hair

• Ordinary care of nails

• Routine skin care/ lotion massage

• Positioning and turning of patents that cannot assist self- in bed and chair

• Elimination

• Assist with eating, dressing walking and toileting

• Remind Consumer to take self-administered medications

Homemaking - assists with:

• Meal planning and preparation in accordance with complex and modified diets

• Feeding

• Linen change (occupied and unoccupied)

• Laundry, Consumer’s only

• Light housekeeping; washing dishes, clean kitchen, dust & vacuum, only those rooms the Consumer uses.

• List needed supplies and grocery shopping 

CCW’S ARE REQUIRED TO:

• Follow universal precautions whenever giving any aspect of Consumer service.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Perform ONLY those functions specified for each individual Consumer on the service plan.

• Respond to the physical, emotional and development needs of Consumers.

• Follow emergency procedures in the event of any incident, e.g., accident, injury

• or significant change in Consumer’s condition. 

Essential Administrative Functions:

• Follow Consumer rights at all times.

• Record each activity performed on each case on a daily basis.

• Report any incidents or Consumer changes immediately.

• Submit Daily Activity Sheets and record accurately on a timely basis (WEEKLY).

• Follow instructions, is punctual and is at work as scheduled.

• Follow all appropriate agency policies.

• Attend in-service education annually per agency policy.

• Provide all information required for the maintenance of her/his personnel record as per

• State regulations and Agency policy.

• Show interest, asks questions and seek help as indicated; is receptive to supervision.

• Develop relationships and is cooperative with Consumer, family and supervisor.

• Maintain appropriate appearance.

• Is productive and uses time efficiently.

• Follows instructions, is punctual and attendance is acceptable.

• Cooperates with supervisor and with Consumer/family.

• Is self-reliant and plans appropriately.

• Other duties as are reasonably assigned

Functional Abilities:

• Is able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds.

• Must be able to stoop and bend.

• Must be able to travel to prospective Consumer’s place of residence.

• Must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English.