Direct Care Worker

Description:

Care Worker provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Personal Care may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship and respite. Direct Care Workers are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.

Responsibilities/Activities:

• Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including:
  - bathing - shaving - ambulation
  - mouth care - dressing - exercise
  - hair care - feeding - toileting
  - nail care - positioning - medication reminding
  - skin care - transferring - vital signs and blood pressure
• Ensure client's safety and security by supervis...