Direct Care Worker

365 Health Services; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking Direct Care Workers in Chester County, Phoenixville. The role involves providing compassionate physical and emotional support to clients facing various challenges such as illness or disability. Responsibilities include home assistance, companionship, and ensuring the dignity and respect of clients at all times. Candidates should preferably have a high school diploma and the ability to lift clients as needed. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for sometimes a long period.

Responsibilities

• Provide light housekeeping, run errands, and assist with medications.
• Provide companionship and conversation to clients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patience

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

365 Health Services is looking for Direct Care Workers to join our team. The DCW is responsible for the physical care and emotional support of our clients who may no longer be able to take care of themselves due to illness, injury, surgery, or disability. If interested, please call the Landsdale office at 484-368-0699.

The ideal candidate must be able to care for our clients and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect. This person will encourage and remain empathetic to the clients at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Home assistance – Provide light housekeeping, run errands or provide transportation if needed. Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medications. Prepare meals, purchase food and provide personal assistance with general living needs. Personal services could include toileting, bathing, feeding and grooming. Provide any financial aid if needed such as balancing checkbooks, going to the bank or helping the client to pay their bills.

• Companionship – Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging and assisting an individual.

Requirements:

• High school diploma preferred.
• Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for (sometimes) a long period of time

About 365 Health Services:

365 Health Services is a healthcare organization committed to surpassing the requirements of our patients. We achieve this by delivering efficient, compassionate, and cost effective services in an environment that fosters excellence, teamwork, empathy, and continuous improvement.