Direct Care Worker

KeystoneCare Home Health and Hospice; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Direct Care Workers to provide essential support to clients. In this rewarding role, you will assist with daily living activities, ensure clients' comfort, and maintain a safe environment. This position requires effective communication skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to document care accurately. With flexible scheduling options and both full-time and part-time opportunities available, this is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. Join a dedicated team that values your commitment to quality care and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options

Paid Time Off

Paid Travel Time and Mileage

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

$25K Company Paid Life Insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• One year Direct Care Worker experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance, company, and comfort to clients.
• Administering medicine and monitoring clients' conditions.
• Performing personal hygiene care and housekeeping duties.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Organization skills

Detail-oriented documentation

Education

Certificate from approved training program

Completion of Equivalency Testing

Job description

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As a Direct Care Worker, your duties will include performing housekeeping tasks, assisting clients with meals, taking care of their personal hygiene needs, occupationally running errands, and providing mental stimulation and companionship.

To ensure success as a direct care worker, you should possess knowledge of best practices in providing care and experience in a similar role. Ultimately, an outstanding direct care worker will be someone who can be entrusted with the wellbeing of clients and one who demonstrates a caring approach.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Providing frail, ill, or immobile clients with assistance, company, and comfort
• Administering medicine and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
• Monitoring the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients and reporting changes to designated parties
• Performing personal hygiene care and housekeeping duties
• Preparing meals and assisting clients with eating and drinking
• Assisting with the use of incontinence products or providing bathroom visit support
• Running errands, including shopping for groceries and basic household items
• Assisting clients from their beds into chairs or wheelchairs, and back
• Accompanying clients on trips, such as medical appointments
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe environment
• Documents care using Agency approved Electronic Visit Verification system from the patient's care location
  
  
  

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Ability to understand both written and verbal directions and instructions
• Certificate or proof of attendance and curriculum for approved training program
• Successful completion (score of 85% or higher) of KeystoneCare Home Care Home Services Equivalency Testing
• Possession of strong organization skills
• Understanding, compassionate attitude toward the care of the sick
• Ability to document actions and observations with detail and accuracy
• One year Direct Care Worker experience preferred
• Valid Drivers License and Reliable Transportation required
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption
• Proof of Influenza (Flu) Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption
  
  
  

Benefits

• $11 to $13 per hour
• Flexible scheduling options
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Travel Time and Mileage between sites
• Paid Holidays for Full-time staff
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Aflac plans available for Full-time staff
• $25K Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for full-time staff
• Retirement plan with discretionary employer match

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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