Direct Care Worker

AbaCares Services LLC; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE healthcare coverage

Comprehensive training

Supportive work environment

Job summary

AbaCares Services LLC in Lancaster, PA, is seeking a dedicated Direct Care Worker to provide compassionate assistance to clients needing help with daily activities. This role involves meal preparation, housekeeping tasks, and personal hygiene assistance, requiring a high level of professionalism and empathy.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and prior caregiving experience, along with excellent communication skills. Benefits include free healthcare coverage and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caregiving or a related field preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently.
• Ability to handle physical demands such as lifting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparing, and serving meals.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
• Assist with medication reminders and management.
• Help clients with personal hygiene tasks.
• Support clients in dressing and undressing.
• Assist with mobility and transferring.
• Meet clients' nutritional needs.
• Help clients make phone calls.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hoyer Lift

Job description

About Us

AbaCares Services is dedicated to providing compassionate and reliable care to individuals needing assistance with their daily activities. We strive to ensure that our clients receive the highest standard of care while maintaining their dignity and independence.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Care Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist clients with personal care and household tasks to help them maintain their independence and quality of life. This role requires a high level of professionalism, empathy, and a strong commitment to client care.

Location

LANCASTER, PA, 17601

Schedule

Monday to Friday 10 AM – 3 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Assist with planning, preparing, and serving meals.
• Housework/Chore: Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and other chores.
• Managing Medications: Assist with medication reminders and management.
• Hygiene: Assist with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Dressing: Assist with dressing and undressing, ensuring client comfort and appropriateness.
• Locomotion: Assist with mobility, including walking, using stairs, and transferring from one place to another.
• Eating: Assist with feeding and meeting nutritional needs.
• Phone Use: Assist with making phone calls as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in caregiving or a related field preferred.
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle physical demands such as lifting and assisting with mobility.
• Must know how to use a Hoyer Lift, sometimes needed.

Benefits

• Awesome healthcare benefit: FREE healthcare coverage for our employees.
• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and meet the above qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and why you are interested in this position, visit abacares.org/careers to learn more.

Equal Opportunity

AbaCares Services is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.