- Follow written care plan established by supervisory personnel if applicable.
- Provide personal care which may include: bathing, shampooing, dressing, shopping, preparation, and serving of meals.
- Assist the consumer with moving around including but not limited to: aid with getting in and out of bed, from bed to wheelchair, on and off toilet, in and out of bathtub, seated position to standing with a walker, and other assistance moving around as needed.
- Provide assistance with housekeeping, which may include: dishwashing, dusting, laundry, linen changes, sweeping/vacuuming and cleaning rooms, windows (inside only), cabinets and appliances.
- Obtain groceries and complete errands for consumer as directed by supervisor. Utilize worker receipt for all money exchanges with consumer.
- Interact and engage in conversation with consumer.
- Remind consumer to take medications.
- Demonstrate appropriate safety measures when providing care.
- Recognize emergencies; follow emergency procedures as well as instruction provided by emergency personnel.
- Report immediately to the agency, upon each incident, all known information regarding consumer hospitalization and discharge from hospital.
- Inform supervisor of any unexpected or unusual changes in the consumer's condition, behavior, environment, and family situation.
- Maintain confidentiality of consumer records and related information in accordance with HIPAA and agency guidelines.
- Encourage consumer's independence in performing life activities.
- Establish positive rapport with the consumer and family.
- Follow Universal Precautions and Infection Control procedures.
- Notify consumer and supervisor of unscheduled absences in accordance with agency policies and deadlines.
- Complete and submit timesheets weekly and the schedule of consumer visits monthly.
- Comprehend and follow all agency policies and procedures.
- Attend meetings, training and in-services as requested.
- Accompany consumer to appointments when authorized by supervisor.
- Assist consumer with sorting through boxes to eliminate clutter, removing rubbish and garbage accumulation (animal and human waste excluded), and packing and unpacking consumer belongings when consumer changes residence, cleaning attic, basement or other storage areas to eliminate fire and safety hazards when specifically directed by supervisor.
- Provide coverage for other Direct Care Partners when call offs occur.
- Cognitive ability to function and concentrate on the essential and specialty functions of the job at a high level.
- Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing an essential or specialty function of the job.
- Ability to think and concentrate for an entire shift.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED effective November 1, 2021.
- Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
- Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
- Reliable transportation. If you're driving a vehicle must provide valid driver's license with proof of insurance.
- 1 Year Prior Experience in healthcare setting.
- CNA or Home Health Aide Certifications.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required.
- A criminal background check (Act 34) is required for all new hires in conjunction with applicable state and federal regulations. Excela Health Human Resource Policy No is followed. Child Abuse Clearance (Act 33) completed for Direct Care Partners caring for consumers that have anyone under the age of 18 living in their home or present in their home on a regular basis during consumer visits.
- Additionally, a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (act 73) is required for all new employees who have not resided in Pennsylvania for the past two years.
- Criminal background history is required every three years.
- This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
- Regular, consistent, on-site and timely attendance.
- Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.
- Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.
- Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of
LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one's own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela's missions, vision and values. - Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.
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Description
Assist consumers with in-home activities of daily living while encouraging them to maintain or improve their level of function and independence and to live with as much dignity as possible.
Essential Job FunctionsLEAN
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential - Absolute Necessity.
Marginal - Minimal Necessity.
Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or reps/shift.
Occasionally to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
X
Extreme Cold
X
Heights
X
Confined Spaces
X
Extreme Noise(>85dB)
X
Mechanical Hazards
X
Use of Vibrating Tools
X
Operates Vehicle
X
X
Operates Heavy Equipment
X
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
X
X
Rotates All Shifts
X
X
8 Hours Shifts
X
X
10-12 Hours Shifts
X
X
On-Call
X
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
X
X
Travel Between Sites
X
X
Direct Patient Care
X
X
Respirator Protective Equipment
X
X
Eye Protection
X
X
Head Protection (hard hat)
X
Hearing Protection
X
Hand Protection
X
X
Feet, Toe Protection
X
Boot Chains
Body Protection
X
X
Latex Exposure
X
X
Solvent Exposure
X
Paint (direct use) Exposure
X
Dust (sanding) Exposure
X
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
X
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
X
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
X
X
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
X
X
Mist Exposure
X
Wax Stripper (direct use)
X
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
X
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
X
Laser Exposure
X
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential - Absolute Necessity.
Marginal - Minimal Necessity.
Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or reps/shift.
Occasionally to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Bending (Stooping)
X
X
Sitting
X
X
Walking
X
X
Climbing Stairs
X
X
Climbing Ladders
X
Standing
X
X
Kneeling
X
X
Squatting (Crouching)
X
X
Twisting/Turning
X
X
Keyboard/Computer Operation
X
X
Gross Grasp
X
X
Fine Finger Manipulation
X
X
Hand/Arm Coordination
X
X
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
X
10#
20#
50#
50#
Carry
X
10#
10#
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
X
X
Seeing Near w/Acuity
X
X
Feeling (Sensation)
X
X
Color Vision
X
X
Hearing Clearly
X
X
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
X
X
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
X
X
Reaching Forward
X
X
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
X
10#
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
X
50#
50#
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
X
10#
20#
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
X
10#
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required
