Direct Care Worker

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

Job summary

365 Health Services in Steelton is seeking a Caregiver to provide physical care and emotional support for clients unable to care for themselves. Candidates must exhibit compassion, patience, and respect, and be ready to assist with daily living needs such as meal preparation and personal hygiene. A high school diploma is preferred, along with the ability to complete a Criminal Background report and lift 25 pounds. This role is essential for enhancing client well-being and independence.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion towards clients.
• Ability to complete a Criminal Background report.
• Physical capability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide light housekeeping and personal assistance.
• Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medications.
• Foster companionship and conversation with clients.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Patience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

365 Health Services is looking for a Caregiver to join our team. The Caregiver 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.

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