Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Familiar Roads Home Health Care Agency; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals in need. As a Direct Care Worker, you will provide essential personal assistance, ensuring comfort and support for those who require help with daily activities. This role not only allows you to make a positive impact but also offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about helping others and meet the qualifications, consider applying to be part of a caring community focused on delivering quality healthcare in Quakertown, Montgomery County.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must pass a competency exam or complete a training program.
• Current CPR certification and good hygiene required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, grooming, and daily living activities.
• Meal planning, light housekeeping, and medication reminders.
• Document daily activities and adhere to care plans.

Skills

Personal hygiene assistance

Nutrition support

Good communication skills

CPR certification

Background check compliance

Education

Competency exam

Training program completion

Health Department program

Job description

Job Title: Direct Care Worker (D.C.W)
Location: Quakertown, Montgomery County

Job Summary:
Familiar Roads Home Healthcare is seeking compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Workers (D.C.W.) to join our team. Under supervision, you will provide essential assistance with personal hygiene, nutrition, environmental support, feeding, dressing, and other daily living activities to individuals in need.

Organizational Relationship:
Reports to the designated supervisor.

Risk of Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens:
Category B: Limited exposure.

Qualifications:
Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Successfully pass a competency exam developed by the agency or another entity meeting PA regulatory requirements.
• Complete a training program developed by the agency that aligns with PA state requirements.
• Finish a training program meeting standards through agency participation in a Medicaid Waiver or other publicly funded program.
• Complete a program identified by the PA Department of Health and listed in the PA Bulletin or on the DOH website.

Additional requirements:

• Demonstrates good hygiene and neat personal appearance.
• Speaks, reads, and writes in English.
• Holds a current CPR certification.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities:

Personal Services:

• Assistance with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, and nail care.
• Routine skin care and lotion massage.
• Helping with positioning, eating, dressing, walking, and toileting.
• Medication reminders.

Homemaking Services:

• Meal planning and preparation in accordance with dietary needs.
• Light housekeeping, laundry, and linen changes.
• Grocery shopping and supply management.

Compliance:

• Follow universal precautions and confidentiality standards.
• Execute the tasks outlined in each Consumer’s service plan.
• Respond to physical, emotional, and developmental needs.

Administrative Functions:

• Document daily activities and report any incidents or changes in the Consumer’s condition.
• Attend annual in-service education as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely submissions of reports and activity sheets.
• Adhere to agency policies, Consumer rights, and state regulations.

Functional Abilities:

• Ability to carry bundles weighing up to 10 pounds upstairs.
• Capability to stoop, bend, and travel to the Consumer’s residence.
• Strong hearing and communication skills in English.

Why Join Familiar Roads Home Healthcare?

• Be part of a team committed to providing exceptional care.
• Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.
• Make a difference in the lives of individuals in need.

Apply Today!
If you’re passionate about helping others and meet the qualifications, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application and join us in delivering quality care to our community in Quakertown, Montgomery County.