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