Direct Care Worker

Griswold Home Care for NEPA; Hanover Township (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid orientation and training

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Daily or weekly pay

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Referral bonuses and recognition

Mileage reimbursement

Tokens of appreciation

Job summary

Griswold Home Care for NEPA in Hanover Township, PA is seeking experienced caregivers and home health aides who can handle more complex and demanding client situations. If you have cared for individuals with dementia, behavioral challenges, or mobility needs, we want to hear from you.

Join a team that values compassionate care, reliable transportation, and a commitment to safety. We offer competitive pay, paid orientation and training, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of professional caregiving experience.
• Experience with dementia or difficult client behaviors preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Two professional references.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Assist clients with behavioral or cognitive challenges, including dementia.
• Deliver compassionate companionship and engagement.
• Perform light housekeeping and ensure a safe, clean environment.
• Act decisively and calmly during unexpected events or emergencies.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Dementia care

Reliable transportation

Tools

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Job description

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER – $15-$17/hr

Location: Hanover Township, PA and surrounding areas
Do you have the strength, skill, and heart to handle the tough cases?Griswold Home Care for NEPA is seeking experienced caregivers and home health aides who are confident, compassionate, and committed to handling more complex and demanding client situations. If you’ve cared for individuals with dementia, behavioral challenges, or advanced mobility needs—we want to hear from you.

PAY & PERKS

• Competitive Pay: $15-$17/hr
• Paid Orientation and Training – Get paid while you learn
• Flexible Scheduling – Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Daily or Weekly Pay Options
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Referral Bonuses and Recognition Programs
• Travel Time & Mileage Reimbursement
• Tokens of Appreciation Program – Get recognized and rewarded for all that you do

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide hands-on support with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
• Assist clients with behavioral or cognitive challenges, including dementia
• Deliver compassionate companionship and engagement
• Perform light housekeeping and ensure a safe, clean environment
• Act decisively and calmly during unexpected events or emergencies

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ months of professional caregiving experience
• Experience with dementia or difficult client behaviors preferred
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance (preferred) - or - reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a background check
• Two professional references
• Authorized to work in the United States

ABOUT GRISWOLD HOME CARE

As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our operations, providing a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Learn More About Griswold: We Are More Than Home Care

With over 200 locations across 31 states, Griswold is one of the country’s top home care companies, providing and referring professional, compassionate Caregivers around the clock. Griswold’s “Live Assured” promise gives both clients and their loved ones peace of mind, so they can live without the weight of worry. Griswold helps adults maintain quality of life despite advanced age, onset of illness or post-surgery recovery through services including companion care, home services, personal care and respite care. Founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, the company has maintained its founder’s profound sense of empathy for older and disabled adults and those living with chronic conditions. Griswold has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500® and named a 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best of Home Care® Endorsed National Provider. For more information, visit www.GriswoldCare.com or call 215.402.0200.

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Caregiver, Home Health Aide, HHA, CNA, CHHA, Personal Care Assistant, Companion Care, Private Duty Aide, Direct Care Worker