Direct Care Worker

Eminence Home Care; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Lancaster is seeking dedicated Direct Care Workers to enhance clients' quality of life through personal care and companionship. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, preparing meals, and monitoring health. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate caregiving approach. Join a company committed to fostering a people-centric culture and making a real difference in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in healthcare or home care is a plus.
• Ability to follow care plans and instructions precisely.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Reliable, punctual, and positive attitude.
• Compassionate caregiver with interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Prepare meals according to dietary restrictions.
• Engage clients in conversation and activities for emotional support.
• Monitor clients' health and report changes to the care team.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe and clean living environment
• Support clients in taking prescribed medications and ensure compliance with health protocols

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Compassionate approach to caregiving

Excellent communication skills

Punctuality

Flexibility

Follow care plans

Empathy

Job description

Overview

Eminence Home Care is seeking dedicated Direct Care Workers to join our compassionate team, providing essential support to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. As a Direct Care Worker, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life of clients through personal care, assistance with daily activities, and companionship. Your caring nature and commitment to client welfare will help create a nurturing environment that promotes dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming
• Prepare meals in accordance with dietary restrictions and client preferences
• Provide companionship, engaging clients in conversation and activities to foster emotional well-being
• Monitor clients' health, report any changes to the care team, and maintain accurate records
• Perform light housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe and clean living environment
• Support clients in taking prescribed medications and ensure compliance with health protocols

Requirements

• Previous experience in healthcare, home care, or a related field is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach to caregiving
• Ability to follow care plans and instructions precisely
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Reliability, punctuality, and a positive attitude
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends

About Us and Why Work Here

Our mission is to provide and restore client dignity and independence in their homes through individualized care plans in an effort to reduce caregiver role and stress on family members while avoiding nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Eminence Home Care, an affiliate of Ultimate Care, is a licensed home care provider located in Connecticut, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. We offer comprehensive home care services where we lead with our hearts to offer top quality and empathetic home care services. We are dedicated to fostering a people-centric culture that is pivotal for success in the contemporary home care landscape. Our unwavering commitment begins with inspiring and empowering our employees to unleash their full potential. We actively pursue avenues to cultivate a dynamic learning environment, allowing our team members to explore and nurture their passions and talents. Our goal is to facilitate holistic growth, both personally and professionally, whether within the office or beyond. Join us on this journey of empowerment and achievement!

At Eminence Home Care and our affiliates, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other roles!

Eminence Home Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in hiring, valuing qualifications over factors such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation. Eminence Home Care is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans to foster an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodation, please inform us. Eminence Home Care does not accept resumes from unsolicited search firms nor recruiters.