In-Home Direct Care Worker

Job Title: In-Home Direct Care Worker/Support Staff
Organization: Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc.
Location: Marion County, WV
Job Type: Part-time or full-time
Reports to: Charge Nurse

Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc. seeks a dedicated direct care worker to join our team. This person will perform personal care services as established by the individual plan of care designed to assist at-risk adults and senior clients to remain in their homes. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, dependable, and committed to promoting the well-being of our senior citizens. Training, monitoring, and technical assistance will be provided so that the worker can carry out the job responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor, especially when interacting with senior citizens.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly manage time.
• Background check through WV Cares (reimbursed).
• CPR and first aid certification (provided by MCSC, Inc.).
• Food handling certificate (reimbursed).

Responsibilities:

Personal Assistance:

• Dressing
• Grooming – including care of hair, shaving, ordinary care of nails, teeth and mouth, routine skincare
• Transferring and repositioning from bed to chair or wheelchair
• Prompting of self-administration of medication and tracking daily vital signs
• Bathing the participant in the bed, tub, or shower
• Toileting, which includes assistance with the bedpan, commode, or toilet
• Assist with walking
• Feeding and meal preparation
• Assisting with other routine bodily functions such as incontinence care, routine menstrual care, and other non-medical personal care
• Care of, or assistance with, prosthetic, adaptive, or similar devices and equipment

Chore/Housekeeping:

• Making and changing beds
• Dusting and vacuuming
• Light cleaning of the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, etc.
• Dishwashing
• Laundry
• Removing walkway hazards

Shopping/Errands (Aged and Disabled Waiver program only):

• Tracking needed supplies/groceries
• Shopping and performing other essential errands
• Picking up prescriptions from doctor’s office or pharmacy
• Transportation to and from doctor’s appointments and other medically necessary appointments

Other Duties:

• Follow care plan and chart activities daily
• Maintain timesheets and mileage, turning in all required paperwork on time
• Notify supervisor as soon as possible in the event of an absence
• Notify client as quickly as possible in the event of an absence
• Attend all training as assigned
• Opportunity to substitute for other clients or assist with kitchen or office administration duties
• Perform other duties assigned

Dress Code:

• Scrub uniforms are required. All uniforms must be clean and neat. Shoes must be closed-toe (preferably tennis or nursing shoes) and kept clean. Hair must be neat and pulled back securely.
• Appropriate Undergarments: All employees must wear suitable undergarments that are clean, properly fitting, and not visible through outer clothing while performing their duties. This ensures a professional appearance and maintains the comfort and dignity of the employee and the client. Compliance with this policy is mandatory to provide a professional and respectful working environment. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in disciplinary action.

Benefits:

• Hourly wage: $13 - $15 (based on experience in the field)
• Employee contribution retirement plan with MCSC, Inc. match.
• Work schedule Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of senior citizens.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position. Applications can be submitted to chargenurse@marionseniors.org or in person at 105 Maplewood Drive, Fairmont, Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information, call 304-366-8779 ext. 103

Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.