Direct Care Worker - Bala Cynwyd

365 Health Services; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

365 Health Services seeks a Caregiver to provide physical care and emotional support to clients in Bala Cynwyd, PA. This role emphasizes compassion, dignity, and respect in all interactions.

The caregiver will perform light housekeeping, run errands, provide transportation, assist with meals and medications, and offer personal care as needed. A high school diploma is preferred and a criminal background check is required. Lift up to 25 pounds may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate empathy, dignity and respect in all client interactions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with clients and families.
• Commitment to supporting clients with patience and kindness.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Home assistance: light housekeeping, errands, transportation, meal prep, and help with personal care.
• Provide companionship and engage clients to reduce isolation.

Skills

Empathy

Patient communication

Dignity & respect

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

Hourly Pay: $14-19/hr