Direct Care Worker - Bensalem

365 Health Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

365 Health Services is seeking a caring and dependable Caregiver to support clients who may require assistance due to illness, injury, or disability. You will provide physical care, emotional support, and help with daily activities in clients' homes, aiming to preserve dignity and independence.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (preferred), can pass a background check, lift up to 25 pounds, and remain patient and empathetic. This is a full-time role based in the Philadelphia area.

Qualifications

• 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 extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Home assistance including light housekeeping, errands, transportation, meals and personal care.
• Companionship and conversation to provide emotional support and social engagement.

Skills

High school diploma

Criminal background check

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Mobility for long periods

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