Job Title: 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

Are you looking for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of senior citizens?
Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc., is seeking 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 individuals and senior clients in remaining 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 the worker can carry out the job responsibilities.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Hourly wage

  • Employee contribution retirement plan with MCSC, Inc. match.

Typical Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Reports to:  Charge Nurse

Minimum Requirements: 

  • Must be 18 years of age or older 

  • Must pass the background check through WV Cares

  • Must have (or be able to obtain) CPR and first aid certification

Job requires:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Compassionate and patient demeanor, especially when interacting with senior citizens.

  • Ability to work independently and responsibly manage time.

  • Possession of a valid WV driver's license (and clean driving record) if serving clients participating in the Aged and Disabled Waiver program.

  • A food handling certificate is preferred.

Work Environment:

  • Setting: Direct care workers typically work in clients' homes.  

  • Physical Demands: The job often requires extensive standing, walking, and lifting. Workers may need to assist clients with mobility, including transferring them from beds or wheelchairs and helping with physical exercises. Workers often may lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

  • Conditions: Workers may be exposed to various conditions, including slippery floors, chemicals, sharp objects, hazardous materials, second-hand smoke, pets, and communicable diseases. They must follow safety protocols to minimize risks.

  • Schedule: Shifts may vary, including nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on the client's needs.

  • Dress Code: Scrub uniforms are required. All uniforms must be clean and neat. Shoes must be closed-toe and neat and clean (preferably tennis or nursing shoes). Hair must be neat and clean and pulled back securely. All employees must wear suitable undergarments that are clean, properly fitting, and not visible through outer clothing while performing their duties. All employees are required to wear (and use) appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Personal Assistance for clients, including:

  • 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 including:

  • 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 as specified in the client's care plan

Other Duties:

  • Follow the care plan and chart activities daily

  • Maintain timesheets and mileage, turning in all required paperwork on time

  • Work with transportation professionals to ensure that patients who require additional assistance getting in and out of vehicles can safely use transportation.

  • Notify the supervisor as soon as possible in the event of an absence

  • Notify client as soon as possible in the event of an absence

  • Timely report changes in the client’s condition to the supervisor and documentation of the same

  • Attend all training as assigned

  • Perform other duties assigned

The position may include substituting for other clients or assisting with kitchen or office administration duties.

Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

If you have questions, please call our charge nurse at 304.366.8779 or stop by the Fairmont Senior Center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To apply, text SBTHT to 844-661-2444 or scan the QR code.

Or apply at https://bit.ly/4l0lV7X