Caregiver

ComForCare; West Chester (Chester County); In loco; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive pay

Training

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Weekly orientations

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ComForCare Home Care - Southern Chester County is seeking Direct Care Workers to assist clients in their homes in Southern Chester County, PA. The role emphasizes personal care, companionship, and homemaking, with schedule considerations based on availability and location.

Essential qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, a state-approved Direct Care Worker/Home Health Aide course, and PA Aide Registry standing.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Successful completion of a state-approved Direct Care Worker or Home Health Aide course.
• Must be listed in good standing on the Pennsylvania Aide Registry.
• Achieves a minimum score on competency exam (Home Health Aide Test).
• Meets passing criteria on DEARS Ethics test.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Possess a valid driver's license and access to insured transportation.

Mansioni

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and range of motion assistance.
• Provide companion and homemaker services and perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Assist with medication administration under RN supervision and delegation.

Conoscenze

Compassionate care

English proficiency

CPR certification

Driver's license

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

State-approved Direct Care Worker/Home Health Aide course

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Looking for caregivers to join our home care family

Description:

At ComForCare Home Care we value our home care aides like family. We celebrate success and have fun! Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best life possible.

We invite you to become part of our team! We have open positions and are looking for the very best to support clients in their homes. Whether you are looking to get started in a home care career or are an experienced aide, we have something for you.

Shifts are available throughout the Southern Chester County area. We will consider your availability and preferred locations when setting up your schedule.

We provide caregivers competitive pay, training and paid time off, as well as opportunities for advancement. Orientations happen each week.

Are you naturally nurturing? Do you want a job that is truly fulfilling? Our office is looking for you.

Job Summary:

The Direct Care Worker (DCW) provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.

Essential Functions:

• Personal Care
  • Provide assistance with: bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheel chair, walker, crutches, cane), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding.
• Companion/Sitter/Household Management
  • Provide companionship and respite services for family
  • Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms
• Medication Assistance Services (with RN supervision and delegation)

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

• High school graduate or G.E.D certificate.
• Current CPR certification
• Successful completion of a state-approved Direct Care Worker or Home Health Aide course
• Be listed in good standing on the Pennsylvania Aide Registry
• Achieves a minimum score of 80% on competency exam (Home Health Aide Test)
• Met passing criteria on DEARS Ethics test
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
• Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.