Direct Care Worker

365 Health Services; Fair Hill (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

365 Health Services is seeking a Direct Care Worker to support clients who may require assistance due to illness or disability. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, errands, transportation, medication assistance, and meal preparation, along with providing companionship and personal care with dignity and respect.

The role emphasizes empathetic, patient care, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and completing a background check. High school diploma preferred; training will be provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Home assistance: light housekeeping, errands, transportation, medications and meal prep.
• Provide companionship and conversation to clients.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support with finances and bill payments as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Patience

Attention to detail

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.

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.