Direct Care Worker

365 Health Services; Wormleysburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

365 Health Services is seeking a Caregiver in Wormleysburg to provide physical care and emotional support to clients unable to care for themselves. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, accompanying clients to appointments, and providing companionship.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, the ability to perform physical tasks, and a compassionate demeanor. This position offers a fulfilling way to help those in need, along with potential growth opportunities.

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 long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide light housekeeping, run errands, and assist with medications.
• Prepare meals and provide personal assistance with general living needs.
• Offer companionship by stimulating and encouraging the individual.

Education

High school diploma preferred

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