Anova Premier In-Home Care Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Anovahomehealth; Carnegie (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A home healthcare service provider in Allegheny County seeks a Direct Care Worker (DCW) for flexible, as-needed hours. This role provides personal care and in-home support to clients, ensuring their dignity and independence. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, preparing meals, and offering companionship. Ideal candidates should have at least a year of personal care experience and reliable transportation. Embracing diversity, the company values each individual's unique perspectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in personal care.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Physically able to perform job duties, including lifting and transfers.
• Dependable, professional, and consumer-focused.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Reliable transportation to and from assignments.
• Smartphone required for work-related duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Provide safe transfers and mobility support.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Perform light housekeeping and run errands.

Job description

Overview

Description

Anova Premier In-Home Care Direct Care Worker (DCW) (PRN) position offers flexible, as-needed hours and is ideal for individuals who value meaningful, one-on-one care in a home-based setting.

About Us

Anova Premier Home Health is the newest addition to a family-run organization that has proudly provided compassionate home and healthcare services across Western Pennsylvania since 2004. We are actively building a roster of highly energetic, empathetic, and skilled individuals to support and serve clients throughout the Allegheny County area. We are dedicated to preserving each client’s dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Our experienced team—from leadership to frontline caregivers—is highly trained in emergency preparedness and adheres to best-in-class care standards, delivering peace of mind to clients and their families. We cultivate a supportive, people-first culture where empathy, respect, and individualized care guide everything we do.

Position Overview

The Direct Care Worker (DCW) provides non-medical in-home support services to clients in accordance with an individualized written care plan. This role focuses on assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring safety, offering companionship, and supporting clients in maintaining independence and overall well-being.

Responsibilities are performed in clients’ homes and with a focus on respecting client choices and promoting independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care & ADL Assistance
  • Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, oral hygiene, and hair care
  • Provide safe transfers, ambulation, and mobility support using walkers, wheelchairs, or gait belts
  • Reposition clients to promote comfort and maintain skin integrity
  • Observe, document, and report changes in condition to supervising staff
• Nutrition & Meal Support
  • Prepare meals according to prescribed dietary requirements
  • Assist with feeding as needed
  • Monitor and document nutritional intake
• Companionship & Consumer Support
  • Provide emotional support and meaningful social interaction
  • Encourage independence while maintaining dignity and respect
  • Accompany clients to medical appointments and other outings as assigned
• Household Support & Errands
  • Perform light housekeeping duties, including laundry, changing bed linens, and cleaning kitchen and bathroom areas
  • Run errands such as grocery shopping, as needed

Requirements

• Compliance & Training
  • Minium one years of experience in personal care
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Physically able to perform job duties, including lifting, transfers, and extended periods of standing or walking
  • Dependable, professional, and consumer-focused
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
  • Reliable transportation to and from assignments
  • Smartphone required for Connecteam work-related duties

Embracing Diversity

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Anova Premier Home Health is an equal opportunity employer and values the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings to our team.