Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Care Worker (DCW) – Morrisville, PA 19067

Location: Morrisville, Bucks County, PA 19067
Employment Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | Live-In | Flexible Scheduling

Company: Familiar Roads Home Healthcare

A Direct Care Worker (DCW) provides personal care and home support services to seniors in the Morrisville area. Under supervision, the Direct Care Worker  assists with personal hygiene, mobility, dressing, feeding, and maintaining a clean, safe environment to enhance each client's quality of life.

Reports to the designated supervisor.

Category B – Limited exposure.

Candidates must meet at least one of the following Pennsylvania state-approved training requirements:

• Pass a competency exam developed by the agency or a recognized entity

• Complete a training program developed by the agency that meets state requirements

• Be trained through participation in a Medicaid Waiver or other publicly funded home/community-based program

• Complete a training program approved by the PA Department of Health

Additional Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience working with seniors in home care

• Reliable and verifiable professional references

• Current CPR certification

• Must pass a criminal background check, TB test, and physical

• Good hygiene and professional appearance

• Ability to speak, read, and write in English

• Reliable transportation preferred

• Bathing (tub, shower, or bed)

• Oral hygiene and grooming

• Hair and nail care

• Routine skin care and lotion massage

• Positioning and turning clients in bed or chair

• Dressing, toileting, and feeding

• Mobility assistance and walking support

• Medication reminders

• Meal planning and preparation (including modified diets)

• Feeding assistance

• Linen changes (occupied and unoccupied)

• Laundry (client’s only)

• Light housekeeping (dishes, dusting, vacuuming in client areas)

• Listing supplies and grocery shopping

• Follow universal precautions and infection control guidelines

• Maintain strict confidentiality

• Perform only tasks listed in the individual client’s care plan

• Recognize and respond to client needs, conditions, and emergencies

• Submit accurate daily activity logs weekly

• Follow agency policies, attendance standards, and client rights

• Attend annual in-service training

• Participate in supervision and communicate openly

• Maintain a professional and presentable appearance

• Able to lift/carry bundles upstairs (up to 10 lbs)

• Able to stoop, bend, and travel to client residences

• Must be able to hear and communicate clearly in English

• Competitive hourly pay

• Flexible scheduling and live-in opportunities available

• Supportive team environment

• Professional development and ongoing training

• Fulfilling work that truly makes a difference

Apply today to become part of the Familiar Roads Home Healthcare team serving the Morrisville community (19067)!

If you’re passionate about providing exceptional care and looking to join a team that values its employees and clients, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your application online or email your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Familiar Roads Home Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees