Direct Care Worker

Requisition # : 207839

Location : Jermyn, PA 18433

Category : Direct Care Worker

Salary : $11.00 - $12.00 per hour

Position Details

Aveanna Healthcare remains focused on our mission of caring for our medically fragile patients during the COVID-19 outbreak. Even in this tumultuous time, we continue to care, and we continue to hire nurses. If you need shifts or work, we are here for you. Our hearts remain focused on making a real difference for kids, adults, and families. And our resolve has never been stronger to keep our patients safe at home.

DESCRIPTION :

The Direct Care Worker provides personal care and / or related services in the home. She / he functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the program manager / or appropriate supervisor. The Direct Care Worker receives scheduling direction from the Client Services Coordinator.

Qualifications :

• 18 years of age or older required
• Completion of High School Diploma or GED, or 2 years of relevant field experience required
• Ability to speak, comprehend, read and write English consistent with job requirements
• Completion of a training program consistent with state and federal requirement
• Satisfactory performance on a competency evaluation and annual reevaluation
• Preferred completion of one year's employment as a personal care aide, nurse's aide or in another healthcare related field
• Has the emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good work relationship with client, client's family, and the personnel of the company.
• Must have available, reliable transportation to and from assignments
• Completion of the agency competency exam and training program
• Completion of all health screenings
• Satisfactory references and background screenings are obtained prior to hire

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Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action : Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.