Direct Care Worker

Delaware Caregivers; Fox Woods (DE); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware Caregivers in Newark, DE is seeking a Direct Care Worker (DCW) to provide compassionate, quality care to elderly and clients in rehabilitation programs. The role emphasizes patience, strong communication, and reliable, respectful service.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, light housekeeping, meal prep, and medication reminders. Training and a competency test ensure high standards before working with clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; CNA is a plus.
• Must complete training and pass competency course with 80%+ prior to working with clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Run errands as needed.
• Light housekeeping tasks.
• Meal planning and preparation.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Provide stand-by assistance.
• Offer companionship to clients.
• Provide medication reminders as directed.

Skills

Patience & compassion

Interpersonal skills

Works well with diverse individuals

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Active listening

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 254 CHAPMAN ROAD - NEWARK, DE 19702

Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Job Summary

A direct care worker provides assistance and quality care to the elderly, the developmentally or physically disabled, and clients in rehabilitation programs. The characteristics of a direct care worker are: compassionate, dependable, punctual, strong communication skills, respectful, professional, physically capable, detail-oriented, adaptable, calm under pressure, trustworthy, honest, emotionally stable, team‑oriented, and exemplifies detailed knowledge of best care practices.

Position Description

An individual in this role performs a variety of tasks based on client needs, including:

• running errands
• light housekeeping
• meal preparation
• bathing, dressing, toileting
• personal hygiene assistance
• stand‑by assistance
• companionship
• medication reminders

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates patience and compassion.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
• Works well with a variety of different individuals.
• Exhibits ability to think quickly and act calmly in an emergency.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Possesses strong listening skills.
• Pays close attention to detail.

Education and Experience

A direct care worker holds a minimum of a high school diploma or GED; a CNA license is a plus but not required. Direct care workers are also required to successfully complete a training program and pass a direct care worker’s competency course with 80% or higher prior to working with clients.

Reports to

Lead Staffing Coordinator & Director of Operations. This is an hourly employee position.

Pre-Hire Requirements

• Two‑step TB or Quantiferon(R)-TB Gold test per CDC guidelines
• Physical exam within the past year
• Criminal background check
• Adult/Child Abuse background check
• Drug testing
• Two service letters and/or professional letters or references