Direct Care Worker (46573)

Provides services necessary to assist members to complete routine independent living tasks; to develop living skills for individual independence; and provide primary family members and/or caregivers a break from their daily responsibilities and document progress and results.

Essential Functions:

• Schedules service(s) in conjunction with the member & family, to meet their needs.
• Provides HCBS Program Manager with complete and accurate billing, timesheets and reporting documents within the required time lines.
• Ensures implementation of members’ service hours (Attendant Care, Respite, and Habilitation) according to individual’s support plan (ISP) and schedule shift calendar.
• Completes individual billing documents each day for each member.
• Measures and documents member progress daily for Habilitation and Attendant Care goals and objectives.
• Maintains & ensures the confidentiality of all member information in their possession, and informs member’s Coordinator of any changes.
• Fosters positive relationships with members, families, other providers, and external partners.
• Refers members and/or families in crisis to the HCBS Program Coordinator, or other services as appropriate.
• Submits complete and accurate incident reports to the HCBS Program Manager as required by policy.
• Encourages members to participate in community, household, and personal care tasks.
• Performs combinations of tasks as outlined and authorized in the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required by UCP.
• Maintains training certifications with renewals prior to expiration.
• Attends ISP meetings with member when requested.
• Performs/completes tasks as necessary or assigned to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of the member.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA policies.
• Demonstrate UCP’s Values