What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Service Worker (DSW) position at A Blessing Personal Home Care Services, LLC.?
Direct Service Worker Job Description
A Direct Service Worker (DSW) provides services to individuals in their homes and out in the community, whose needs vary from assistance with caring for themselves in regular daily activities, non-skilled health monitoring, to behavioral redirection/management with those consumers who may suffer from mental disabilities. Direct Service Workers are responsible for ensuring that services are delivered in a caring and respectful manner as well as in accordance with relevant agency policies and industry standards. Direct Service Workers are to report to the Field Supervisor(s).
Qualifications/Education
- 18 years or older
- High School Diploma, GED, or paid work experience
- Current First Aid (must be obtained within 30 days of being hired)
- Driver’s License/Identification Card
- Vehicle Registration
- Valid Car Insurance
Responsibilities/Activities
Bathing * Shaving * Ambulation * Grooming * Dressing * Food prep/storage * Hair care * Feeding * Toileting * Positioning * Medication reminders * Laundry * Transferring * Light Housekeeping * Assist to medical appointments
- Ensure safety and security by supervising the home environment
- Provide the direct care services to the client at the time and place assigned
- Carry out duties as assigned by the field supervisor
- Call in/ out to the field supervisor if you are assigned
- According to care plan if you have to escort the client in an outing, you are to call the field supervisor anytime you leave and are still on the clock
- Report any abuse, neglect, or exploitation of clients to a supervisor
- Must attend orientations, in-service training, and staff meetings
- Be responsible for daily documentation of services provided and status of the client to be reported on progress notes & ALL PAPERWORK IS TO BE TURNED IN MONDAY BY 10AM* NO EXCEPTIONS, YOUR CHECK WILL BE HELD! *
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $9.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 18 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $9