At Home Services Direct Care Worker

About the role

PBS is a mission-driven organization dedicated to fostering teamwork, upholding integrity, embracing innovation, and leading with compassion. We serve over 6,000 older adults with respect and dignity, promoting wholeness of body, mind, and spirit.

Responsibilities

• Assists resident in all activities of daily living as assigned, while encouraging each resident to maintain his/her highest level of independence.
• Assists resident with activities of daily living (meal preparation, medication reminders, grocery shopping, monitoring of food expirations, caring for pets, watering plants, providing individual companionship, supervising daily personal care routine).
• Performs light housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents, including organizing resident belongings, rooms, and changing linens.
• Observes residents and reports changes in physical, psychological, and emotional condition to appropriate personnel.
• Contributes to the development of the Service Plan for each resident.
• Documents the care and treatment provided to the resident.
• Transports residents to other areas of the community, therapy, and appointments.
• Escorts residents to outside physician appointments as assigned.
• Maintains basic emergency care procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous caregiver experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record may be required.
• Active CPR preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to assess and effectively communicate with residents.