Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Familiar Roads Home Health Care Agency

Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Location: Scranton, PA (Lackawanna County) Company: Familiar Roads Home Healthcare

Job Summary

Familiar Roads Home Healthcare is hiring compassionate Direct Care Workers (DCWs) to support clients in Scranton and throughout Lackawanna County. If you're dependable, kind-hearted, and passionate about helping others live safely and independently at home, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications (Required)

Applicants must meet the following Pennsylvania state and agency requirements:

Completed Competency Exam or PA-compliant training program per Department of Health (DOH) standards
Current CPR Certification
Recent TB Test & Physical Exam (within the past 12 months) — QuantiFERON-TB Gold or equivalent accepted
Proof of Pennsylvania Residency for the past two (2) years
Two (2) Valid Professional References
Clear Criminal Background Check
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently
Neat appearance and practices good personal hygiene

Responsibilities

Assist with personal hygiene: bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
Meal preparation and feeding assistance
Perform light housekeeping tasks
Provide safe mobility support and transfers
Offer medication reminders (non-clinical)
Report changes in client condition to supervisor

Benefits

Flexible scheduling (day, evening, and weekend availability)
Bi-Weekly pay
Paid training and professional development
Friendly and supportive work culture
Sign-on bonus available
Serve UPMC, Keystone First, and PA Health & Wellness clients

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Familiar Roads Home Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, applicants, clients, and families. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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