Direct Care Worker-New Castle
Company: New Castle
Location: New Castle
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Description: A Personal Care Worker/Direct Care Worker
is a non-licensed member of the home health care team who assists
the consumer with the tasks of daily living as outlined in a
written care plan that is established by a Registered Nurse
Supervisor and kept in the consumer’s home. The direct care worker
is supervised by the RN Supervisor, Home Care Field Supervisor
and/or Staff Coordinator at this agency and receives scheduling
direction from the agency Staff Coordinator. Duties: The duties of
a DCW may include, but are not limited to the following: Planning
and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of
the consumer. Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment
through light housekeeping. This includes changing bed linens,
dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
Providing companionship and stimulation for the consumer including
reading, walks, etc; and accompanying the consumer to MD
appointments or other appointments. Grocery shopping or other
errands when needed. Perform any personal care for the consumer
including toileting, hair care, oral hygiene, bathing and grooming.
Assist with ambulation when consumer uses mechanical aids such as a
walker. Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the
care plan. Mandatory in-service education programs. 20 hours of
in-service is required yearly. Mandatory six-topic annual training.
Employee May Not: Cut the fingernails or toenails of any consumer.
Perform any type of heavy housework such as cleaning stoves with
oven cleaners, moving heavy furniture or appliances, shoveling
heavy snow, climb ladders, etc. Requirements Qualifications: A
PCW/DCW must complete the agency’s employment process. Must be at
least 18 years of age. Must be physically able to perform the
duties of the position. Must exhibit mature, responsible behavior,
and understand the need for consumer confidentiality. Must be able
to read, write, understand and speak English. Must be able to
follow directions and accurately report to the RN Supervisor any
change in consumer’s condition. Must have reliable transportation
to and from assignments. Salary Description $13.00 to $15.00 per
hour
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