Direct Care Worker/Support Staff

Are you looking for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of senior citizens?
Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc. is seeking a dedicated direct care worker to join our team. This person will perform personal care services as established by the individual plan of care designed to assist at-risk individuals and senior clients to remain in their homes. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, dependable, and committed to promoting the well-being of our senior citizens. Training, monitoring, and technical assistance will be provided for the worker to carry out the responsibilities of the job.

Benefits:

• Competitive Hourly wage
• Employee contribution retirement plan with MCSC, Inc. match.

Typical Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Reports to: Charge Nurse

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must pass the background check through WV Cares
• Must have (or be able to obtain) CPR and first aid certification

Job requires:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor, especially when interacting with senior citizens.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly manage time.
• Possession of a valid WV driver's license (and clean driving record) if serving clients participating in the Aged and Disabled Waiver program.
• A food handling certificate if preferred.

Work Environment:

• Setting: Direct care workers typically work in clients' homes.

• Physical Demands: The job often requires extensive standing, walking, and lifting. Workers may need to assist clients with mobility, including transferring them from beds or wheelchairs and helping with physical exercises. Workers often may lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Conditions: Workers may be exposed to various conditions, including slippery floors, chemicals, sharp objects, hazardous materials, second-hand smoke, pets, and communicable diseases. They must follow safety protocols to minimize risks.

• Schedule: Shifts may vary, including nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on the needs of the clients.

• Dress Code: Scrub uniforms are required. All uniforms must be clean and neat. Shoes must be closed toe and kept neat and clean (preferably tennis or nursing shoes). Hair must be neat and clean and pulled back securely. All employees must wear suitable undergarments that are clean, properly fitting, and not visible through outer clothing while performing his or her duties. All employees are required to wear (and use) appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Assistance for clients including:

• Dressing
• Grooming – including care of hair, shaving, ordinary care of nails, teeth and mouth, routine skin care
• Transferring and repositioning from bed to chair or wheelchair
• Prompting of self-administration of medication and tracking daily vital signs
• Bathing the participant in the bed, tub, or shower
• Toileting, which includes assistance with the bedpan, commode, or toilet
• Assist with walking
• Feeding and meal preparation
• Assisting with other routine bodily functions such as incontinence care, routine menstrual care, and other non-medical personal care
• Care of, or assistance with, prosthetic, adaptive, or similar devices and equipment

Chore/Housekeeping including:

• Making and changing beds
• Dusting and vacuuming
• Light cleaning of the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, etc.
• Dishwashing
• Laundry
• Removing walkway hazards

Shopping/Errands (Aged and Disabled Waiver program only):

• Tracking needed supplies/groceries
• Shopping and performing other essential errands
• Picking up prescriptions from doctor’s office or pharmacy
• Transportation as specified in the client's care plan

Other Duties:

• Follow care plan and chart activities daily
• Maintain timesheets and mileage turning in all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Work with transportation professionals to make sure that patients who require additional assistance getting in and out of vehicles are able to safely use transportation
• Notify supervisor as soon as possible in the event of an absence
• Notify client as soon as possible in the event of an absence
• Timely report changes in client’s condition to supervisor and documentation of the same
• Attend all training as assigned
• Perform other duties assigned

Position may include the opportunity to substitute for other clients or assist with kitchen or office administration duties.

Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer.