Direct Care Worker

365 Health Services; Colonial Park (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

365 Health Services is currently seeking a dedicated Caregiver in Colonial Park, Pennsylvania. As a Caregiver, you will be responsible for providing physical care and emotional support to clients who may need assistance due to illness or disability.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate dignity, patience, and compassion while addressing the personal and emotional needs of the clients, assisting in daily living activities and fostering companionship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide light housekeeping and personal assistance.
• Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medications.
• Provide companionship and conversation.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

365 Health Services is looking for a Caregiver to join our team. The Caregiver is responsible for the physical care and emotional support of our clients who may no longer be able to take care of themselves due to illness, injury, surgery, or disability.

The ideal candidate must be able to care for our clients and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect. This person will encourage and remain empathetic to the clients at all times.

Responsibilities

• Home assistance - Provide light housekeeping, run errands or provide transportation if needed. Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medications. Prepare meals, purchase food and provide personal assistance with general living needs. Personal services could include toileting, bathing, feeding and grooming. Provide any financial aid if needed such as balancing checkbooks, going to the bank or helping the client to pay their bills.
• Companionship - Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging and assisting an individual.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for (sometimes) a long period of time