Direct Care Worker - Lewistown, United States - Aveanna

Description

Direct Care Worker (Dcw)

ApplyRefer a FriendBackJob DetailsRequisition #:193266Location:Lewistown, PA 17044Category:Direct Care WorkerSalary:Starting at $11.00 per hourPosition Details+ Sign on bonus.+ On-Boarding bonus.+ Commitment to Consistent care bonus.+ Refer a friend bonus.+ Flexible schedules, tell us your availability.+ Tuition reimbursement.

Aveanna Healthcare remains focused on our mission of caring for our medically fragile patients during the COVID-19 outbreak. Even in this tumultuous time, we continue to care, and we continue to hire nurses. If you need shifts or work, we are here for you. Our hearts remain focused on making a real difference for kids, adults, and families. And our resolve has never been stronger to keep our patients safe at home.


Starting rate:
$11 an hourQualifications:

• 18 years of age or older required Completion of High School Diploma or GED Satisfactory performance on a competency evaluation and annual reevaluation Must have available, reliable transportation to and from assignments Completion of all health screenings Satisfactory references and background screenings are obtained prior to hireResponsibilities: Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene including bathing, grooming and dressing Assists in maintaining a healthy, safe environment Assist the client with meals. Assists the client with transfers and ambulation with or without an assistive device Provides medication reminders Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the nursing care plan Maintains client/family confidentiality at all times Reports any change in client's mental or physical condition or in the client's home situation to the company Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client.

Functional Abilities:

• Must be able to stoop and bend Must be able to travel to prospective clients' residences Must be able to safely lift, turn and transfer clients weighing up to 40 poundsAs an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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