Direct Care Aide

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DUTIES OF POSITION

Provides personal care and related services in the home for members under the direct supervision of the RN, related services include dietary management, household services essential to the Member\'s health and the reporting of signs, symptoms, and/or changes in the Member\'s condition.

POSITIONS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows the plan of care to help the Member to maintain good personal hygiene and maintain a healthful, safe environment, is to perform ONLY those functions specified for each individual member.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, markets when instructed to do so by the Supervisor
• Assists the member with ambulation and assists with certain treatments as ordered by the physician and approved and supervised by the nurse.
• Assists as needed with rehabilitative processes
• Encourages the member to become independent as possible according to the nursing plan
• Attempts to promote member\'s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest
• Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the member and others in the household and establishes a relationship with member and family which transmit trust and confidentiality
• Prepares visit reports promptly and incorporate same into the clinical record weekly
• Follows emergency procedures in the event of any incident: e.g., accident, injury or a significant change in member\'s condition
• Reports any change in the member\'s mental or physical condition or in the home situation to his/her immediate supervisor, the staff nurse, or to the Program Director

JOB CONDITIONS

• The ability to drive and the ability to access member\'s homes which may not be routinely, where wheelchair are required.
• Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the member\'s condition and to perform member care.
• On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move Member weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Has access to all Member medical records which may be discussed with the Registered Nurse and Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours training which includes an introduction to Personal Care Services
• Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to Member, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this
• Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation
• Must understand and respect members including ethics and confidentiality of care Active Filters Direct Care Aide Waltham, MA Clear All Apply