Direct Care Worker - North East Philadelphia

365 Health Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

365 Health Services in Philadelphia seeks a compassionate Caregiver to provide physical care and emotional support to clients who may not be able to care for themselves. You will help with daily living tasks, accompany clients to appointments, and ensure comfort and safety at home.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, pass a criminal background check, and be able to lift up to 25 pounds. The position offers hourly pay between $14 and $19 depending on experience.

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 long periods.

Responsibilities

• Home assistance: provide light housekeeping, run errands or provide transportation, accompany clients to appointments, assist with medications, prepare meals, and assist with personal living needs.
• Companionship: provide conversation and social engagement to clients.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Patience

Education

High school diploma

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