Direct Care Worker (Part-Time)

A Helping Hand Home Care ServicesDo you enjoy helping others? Want to make a difference in the lives of people in your community? Are you compassionate, patient, kind, and loving? If so, A Helping Hand Home Care Services NEEDS you on our team! A Helping Hand Home Care Services is one of the leading home care agencies in the Hanover, Pennsylvania area. We provide non-medical in-home care for seniors and disabled adults. We serve clients in Hanover, Littlestown, New Oxford, Gettysburg, East Berlin, Thomasville, McSherrystown, Abbottstown, and Spring Grove. We are dedicated to taking care of our caregivers.This is a part-time position with up to full-time hours available depending on flexibility, availability, and demand.This position requires traveling to client's homes in Hanover, New Oxford, Littlestown, Gettysburg, McSherrystown, East Berlin, Thomasville, Abbottstown, and Spring Grove.Pay rate between $16-18/hr depending on experience and availabilityCONDUCTING VIRTUAL INTERVIEWSPaid Training Weekly Pay Same Day/Next Day PayBenefitsCompetitive payWeekly pay as well as Same Day/Next Day PayFlexible schedules to work around your individual needsWeekend shift differential available on eligible shiftsSIMPLE IRA with up to 3% employer match and supplemental insurance benefitsDiscounted YMCA memberships and a discount on Verizon wireless accountsChristmas Savings program availableContinuing education availableEmployee and client referral bonusesPaid hands on training provided prior to starting first assignment, if neededOne-on-one care setting24/7 On-call supportCaring office staff who value our caregiversResponsibilitiesProvide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and eatingRemind clients to take prescribed medication, assist clients with ambulation, and help with physical therapy exercisesHelp with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)Assist with planning and preparing mealsComplete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do soProvide local transportation to appointments/errandsPerform housekeeping dutiesAct quickly and responsibly in cases of emergencyReport any changes in client's condition/behavior and report any incidents/injuriesQualificationsAt least 18 years of ageEnjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skillsAbility to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodationsValid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with current auto insuranceAbility to pass Pennsylvania background check and FBI background check, if neededAbility to pass online competency exam or provide current CNA certificationPrior experience in home care preferred but not required, 1 year of experienceWillingness to enforce health and safety standardsSupportive and compassionateHigh School Diploma or equivalentTake pride in providing high quality careWe are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.