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National Home Care Service, LLC Direct Care Worker in Okemos, Michigan
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Job Description | | | | Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to | | perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to | | perform client care/services. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | On occasion, you may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move | | client weight up to 200 pounds; lift and /or carry up to 30 pounds. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | COMPANY INFORMATION | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Direct Care Worker will have access to all client medical records | | which may be discussed with Registered Nurse and must be private per | | HIPPA policy/law. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUALIFICATIONS | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Must have complete Caregiver training from our Agency. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Must be free from health problems that may injurious to client, | | self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to | | substantiate this. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Must comprehend the basics of meal preparation, homemaking, | | personal care service. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Direct Care Worker may assist the client with the following | | activities: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Self-administration of medications by reminding the client to | | take medication or opening containers for the client. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Housekeeping | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Personal grooming and dressing. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Eating and meal preparation | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Oral hygiene and denture care. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Toileting and toilet hygiene. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Arranging for medical and dental care including transportation to | | and from the appointment, if necessary. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Administering emergency first-aid. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Providing or arranging for social interaction. | | | | * Responsibilities:* | | | | Follow the plan of care to help the client maintain good | | hygiene and provi e a healthy, safe environment. Perform the tasks | | specified for each client by the agency's assessment care plan. | | | | Direct Care Worker must have knowledge and adhere to | | National Home Care Service policies and procedures. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+