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Maxim Healthcare Services Direct Care Worker - 3rd Shift Urgent in Reading, Pennsylvania
The Direct Care Worker provides assistance with activities of daily living and/or instrumental activities of daily living to consumers in accordance with the Service Authorization and/or Care Plan.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides assistance to assigned consumers including, but not limited to the following:
Assistance with activities of daily living
Assisting with ambulation, as applicable
Assistance with nutritional and dietary needs
Essential household duties
Provide for safe and sanitary consumer environment
Utilize basic infection control technique and procedures
Provide medication reminders as directed by the Service Authorization and/or Care Plan
Maintain consumer confidentiality
Encourage consumer control of and promote the independent living philosophy
Direct Care Worker shall deliver and document service to the consumer and document such service according to specific instructions from the Maxim Companion Services designee and per Maxim Companion Services policies and procedures. No changes in consumer care maybe initiated without direction from Maxim Companion Services designee. All changes in client status are to be reported to Maxim Companion Services office
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Proficiency in the English language is required
Successful completion of the Direct Care Worker Competency orientation process required
Current CPR Card required
Current Health Screening (in accordance with state regulations) required
Successful completion of PASA competency evaluation which meets the requirements of the state is required
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Services, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
About Maxim Healthcare Services
Maxim Healthcare Services has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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