Direct Care Worker

365 Health Services; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

365 Health Services is seeking Direct Care Workers in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. The DCW will be responsible for providing essential physical care and emotional support to clients who may struggle with daily activities due to various health conditions.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and demonstrate qualities of empathy, patience, and compassion. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, providing companionship, and managing daily living tasks. Strong commitment to client dignity and care is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and patient while caring for clients.
• Ability to complete a Criminal Background report.
• Can lift up to 25 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide light housekeeping, run errands and prepare meals.
• Offer companionship and assistance with medications.
• Help clients with personal services including bathing and grooming.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Light housekeeping

Personal assistance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

365 Health Services is looking for Direct Care Workers to join our team. The DCW 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. If interested, please call the Landsdale office at 484-368-0699.

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.

About 365 Health Services

365 Health Services is a healthcare organization committed to surpassing the requirements of our patients. We achieve this by delivering efficient, compassionate, and cost effective services in an environment that fosters excellence, teamwork, empathy, and continuous improvement.