CAREERS
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Direct Care Worker Positions Available
We seek dedicated and skilled direct care professionals/ home health aides to become part of our team, prioritizing candidates who demonstrate compassion and can carry out their duties with a person-centered approach. Successful applicants will undergo background checks and drug screenings in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services regulations.
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Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
HBC Employee shall discriminate against any other Employee, Patient or potential Patient for employment and or home care services because of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, ancestry, union membership, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, disability or because the other Employee or Patient is/has been a victim of a violent crime (including crimes involving domestic violence).
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Direct Care Worker
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Job Summary
Responsible for (non-medical), in-home provide for the comfort and general supervision of patients as well as home management service. Provides companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean, and orderly environment.
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Qualifications
Minimum of ninth education, high school diploma or GED preferred. Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of any stated mandated training. Applicant must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: criminal background investigation, professional reference checks and give permission to submit to random drug testing.
Must satisfactorily complete and pass the Heaven Blessed Care’s Competency Test in the following subject areas:
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Confidentiality
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Patient control and the independent living philosophy
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Instrumental activities of daily living
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Recognizing changes in the patient that need to be addressed.
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Basic infection control.
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Universal precautions.
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Handling of emergencies.
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Documentation.
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Recognizing and reporting abuse or neglect.
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Dealing with difficult behaviors.
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Essential Job Functions
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Provides general attention to patient’s non-medical needs in accordance with a Plan of Care.
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Provides companionship for patients including talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support.
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Promotes the patient’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
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Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being.
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Provides a clean, safe, and healthy environment for patients and family members.
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Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of patient’s garments and linens.
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Prepare and serve meals as directed and ensure dishes are washed and the kitchen is clean after each meal.
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Assist patients in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc.
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Accompanies patients on walks, community trips, doctor’s office, bank, beauty salons, family visits, etc.
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Reminds patients to take self-administered medications.
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Observes and reports any changes in the patient’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.