What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECT CARE PARTNER-HOME CARE position at Medcare Equipment?
Assist consumers with in-home activities of daily living while encouraging them to maintain or improve their level of function and independence and to live with as much dignity as possible.
Essential Job Functions
- Follow written care plan established by supervisory personnel if applicable.
- Provide personal care which may include : bathing, shampooing, dressing, shopping, preparation, and serving of meals.
- Assist the consumer with moving around including but not limited to : aid with getting in and out of bed, from bed to wheelchair, on and off toilet, in and out of bathtub, seated position to standing with a walker, and other assistance moving around as needed.
- Provide assistance with housekeeping, which may include : dishwashing, dusting, laundry, linen changes, sweeping / vacuuming and cleaning rooms, windows (inside only), cabinets and appliances.
- Obtain groceries and complete errands for consumer as directed by supervisor. Utilize worker receipt for all money exchanges with consumer.
- Interact and engage in conversation with consumer.
- Remind consumer to take medications.
- Demonstrate appropriate safety measures when providing care.
- Recognize emergencies; follow emergency procedures as well as instruction provided by emergency personnel.
- Report immediately to the agency, upon each incident, all known information regarding consumer hospitalization and discharge from hospital.
- Inform supervisor of any unexpected or unusual changes in the consumer's condition, behavior, environment, and family situation.
- Maintain confidentiality of consumer records and related information in accordance with HIPAA and agency guidelines.
- Encourage consumer's independence in performing life activities.
- Establish positive rapport with the consumer and family.
- Follow Universal Precautions and Infection Control procedures.
- Notify consumer and supervisor of unscheduled absences in accordance with agency policies and deadlines.
- Complete and submit timesheets weekly and the schedule of consumer visits monthly.
- Comprehend and follow all agency policies and procedures.
- Attend meetings, training and in-services as requested.
- Accompany consumer to appointments when authorized by supervisor.
- Assist consumer with sorting through boxes to eliminate clutter, removing rubbish and garbage accumulation (animal and human waste excluded), and packing and unpacking consumer belongings when consumer changes residence, cleaning attic, basement or other storage areas to eliminate fire and safety hazards when specifically directed by supervisor.
- Provide coverage for other Direct Care Partners when call offs occur.
- Cognitive ability to function and concentrate on the essential and specialty functions of the job at a high level.
- Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing an essential or specialty function of the job.
- Ability to think and concentrate for an entire shift.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
License, Certification & Clearances
Supervisory Responsibilities
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
LEAN
AAP / EEO
Work Environment
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic : goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.
Essential - Absolute Necessity.
Marginal - Minimal Necessity.
Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.
Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.
Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.
Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
Extreme Cold
Heights
Confined Spaces
Extreme Noise(>
85dB)
Mechanical Hazards
Use of Vibrating Tools
Operates Vehicle
Operates Heavy Equipment
Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices
Rotates All Shifts
8 Hours Shifts
10-12 Hours Shifts
On-Call
Overtime( 8 / hrs / shift; 40 / hrs / wk)
Travel Between Sites
Direct Patient Care
Respirator Protective Equipment
Eye Protection
Head Protection (hard hat)
Hearing Protection
Hand Protection
Feet, Toe Protection
Boot Chains
Body Protection
Latex Exposure
Solvent Exposure
Paint (direct use) Exposure
Dust (sanding) Exposure
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
Blood / Body Fluid Exposure
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
Mist Exposure
Wax Stripper (direct use)
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Laser Exposure
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.
Essential - Absolute Necessity.
Marginal - Minimal Necessity.
Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.
Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.
Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.
Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Bending (Stooping)
Sitting
Walking
Climbing Stairs
Climbing Ladders
Standing
Kneeling
Squatting (Crouching)
Twisting / Turning
Keyboard / Computer Operation
Gross Grasp
Fine Finger Manipulation
Hand / Arm Coordination
Pushing / Pulling(lbs. of force)
Carry
Transfer / Push / Pull Patients
Seeing Near w / Acuity
Feeling (Sensation)
Color Vision
Hearing Clearly
Pulling / Pushing Objects Overhead
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
Reaching Forward
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
