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Description Position Description: A Personal Care Worker/Direct Care Worker is a non-licensed member of the home health care team who assists the consumer with the tasks of daily living as outlined in a written care plan that is established by a Registered Nurse Supervisor and kept in the consumer’s home. The direct care worker is supervised by the RN Supervisor, Home Care Field Supervisor and/or Staff Coordinator at this agency and receives scheduling direction from the agency Staff Coordinator. Duties: The duties of a DCW may include, but are not limited to the following: • Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the consumer. • Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping. This includes changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry. • Providing companionship and stimulation for the consumer including reading, walks, etc; and accompanying the consumer to MD appointments or other appointments. • Grocery shopping or other errands when needed. • Perform any personal care for the consumer including toileting, hair care, oral hygiene, bathing and grooming. • Assist with ambulation when consumer uses mechanical aids such as a walker. • Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan. • Mandatory in-service education programs. 20 hours of in-service is required yearly. • Mandatory six-topic annual training. Employee May Not: • Cut the fingernails or toenails of any consumer. • Perform any type of heavy housework such as cleaning stoves with oven cleaners, moving heavy furniture or appliances, shoveling heavy snow, climb ladders, etc. Requirements Qualifications: • A PCW/DCW must complete the agency’s employment process. • Must be at least 18 years of age. • Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position. • Must exhibit mature, responsible behavior, and understand the need for consumer confidentiality. • Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English. • Must be able to follow directions and accurately report to the RN Supervisor any change in consumer’s condition. • Must have reliable transportation to and from assignments.