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

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 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 for the worker to carry out the responsibilities of the job.

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 skin care

  • 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 in a timely manner

  • Work with transportation professionals to make sure that patients who require additional assistance getting in and out of vehicles are able to safely use transportation

  • Notify 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 client’s condition to supervisor and documentation of the same

  • 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 and kept 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 his or her duties.

Benefits:

  • Hourly wage: $11.50 (after probationary period) *

  • 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

 * The following salary increase will take effect in January 2025:
0 - 5 years of experience $13.00/hour
5 - 10 years of experience $14.00/hour
10+ years of experience $15/hour
previous work experience will be factored in