Direct Care Worker Position Available In Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Direct Care Worker 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Pottstown, PA 19464 Come join any agency that celebrates the uniqueness of every individual who steps through our doors!

Agency Highlights:

Voted one of the top 2022 Best Places to work in the Philadelphia area by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Creative Health Services has been located in Montgomery County since 1957. Potential to advance internally with the agency. Full Time position will have additional benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Voluntary Benefits, and so much more. Also seeking per diem positions with flexible shifts/hours.

Job Responsibilities:

Provides training and assistance in activities of daily living and related self-care skills. Areas include bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, care of clothing and shaving. Provides training and assistance in social skill building, vocational training and employment, community inclusion, and health and wellness. Areas of focus include leisure planning, transportation, meal preparation, housekeeping, shopping, scheduling appointments, fiscal management, etc. Assists individuals in working towards the completion of their recovery goals as written on their treatment plan. Participates in multi-discipline treatment team meetings as assigned. Encourages the development of an on-site peer supported government. Accompanies individuals in recovery into the community to medical appointments, mental health court commitment hearings, family visits and other appointments. Assists with meal preparation and clean up as needed. Follows individual dietary restrictions/special diets during mealtimes as prescribed. Completes resident “rounds” as assigned to ensure that all individuals in recovery are safe and in their expected locations. Provides a comprehensive shift report at shift change to ensure that all meaningful information is passed on for proper continuity of care of individuals in recovery. Assist with the general upkeep of the facility and participates in light cleaning and household chores. Timely reporting of all crises and unusual incidents to Shift Supervisor, Nurse Manager and/or LTSR Director (immediately if indicated; otherwise within 24 hours). Completes detailed documentation for individuals in their clinical record and in other areas as directed. Such documentation should be timely, legible, and provide an accurate depiction of progress, challenges, medical status, etc. Satisfies compliance with regulations regarding record keeping and reporting. Participates in Quality Improvement Program as assigned. Attends all meetings and training sessions as assigned. Maintains compliance with all CHS policies and procedures with no unauthorized exception. Job Qualifications Minimum high school diploma or equivalency and 6 months of formal training in mental health field or a related field. Must obtain a valid Driver’s License.

Job Types:

Full-time, Per diem

Pay:

$19.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee assistance program Employee discount Paid training Referral program

Work Location:

In person