Direct Care Worker - Lansdale

365healthservices; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

365 Health Services in Lansdale seeks a dedicated Caregiver to provide physical care and emotional support to clients unable to fully care for themselves due to illness or disability. You will assist with daily living tasks, accompany to appointments, and help with meds and meals.

We value compassion, dignity, and respect, with weekly pay and a stable entry path into in-home care. The role requires ability to lift up to 25 pounds and to perform varied activities with empathy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Background check.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide light housekeeping, run errands, transport clients, assist with medications and meals.
• Offer companionship and engage clients with conversation and activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patience

Dignity & respect

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Weekly Pay

Benefits