Direct Care Worker - Jenkintown

365 Health Services

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Direct Care Worker provides physical care, emotional support, and assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and meal preparation. They also offer companionship and help with household tasks like light housekeeping and transportation to appointments.

Qualifications

365 Health Services is hiring Direct Care Workers to provide physical and emotional support to clients. Key responsibilities include home assistance and companionship, requiring patience, compassion, and respect. A high school diploma is preferred, and candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Job Description

365 Health Services is looking for a Direct Care Workers to join our team. The DCW 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

About 365 Health Services:

365 Health Services is a healthcare organization committed to surpassing the requirements of our patients. We achieve this by delivering efficient, compassionate, and cost effective services in an environment that fosters excellence, teamwork, empathy, and continuous improvement.

365 Health Services

At 365 Health Services, we’re more than just a Home Health and Home Care organization—we’re a growing family dedicated to delivering exceptional care throughout Pennsylvania. With over 25 years of combined experience in home care, we began with a single office in Philadelphia and now proudly serve communities from Bala Cynwyd and Media to Downingtown, Allentown, Reading and even Pittsburgh! Our services encompass Personal Assistance Services (PAS), Adult Private Duty Nursing (PDN) , Pediatric Private Duty Nursing (PDN), Private Pay, Veterans Care and support for Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, offering comprehensive assistance to consumers and their families at every stage of life. With a vibrant office atmosphere, engaging team events, and extensive benefits, 365 Health Services is a place where your career can flourish while making a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Join us as we continue to create success by leading and serving others!
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