Direct Care Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Eminence Home Care is seeking dedicated and compassionate Direct Care Workers (DCWs) to join our team. In this essential role, you will provide personalized care and support to clients in their homes, ensuring their dignity, comfort, and well-being. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, offering companionship, and helping clients maintain their independence. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others and have a strong commitment to providing quality care, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Help with meal preparation and ensure that clients receive proper nutrition.
• Provide medication reminders and documentation of medication administration.
• Engage clients in social activities and offer emotional support.
• Monitor clients’ health and report any concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Maintain a clean and safe living environment for clients.
• Work closely with families to provide the best care possible.

Requirements

• Experience in home care or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and a strong commitment to helping others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Valid Certification/License
• Current CPR/AED or BLS Certification
• Agency Competency Evaluation
• Criminal Background Check
• 2-Year Pennsylvania Resident Attestation
• Drug Screen (minimum 7-panel)
• TB Screening (one of the following):
• 2-Step PPD
• QuantiFERON (within the last year)
• Chest X-Ray (within the last 5 years)
• MMR Vaccination Record or Titer Showing Immunity
• Health Assessment Form (completed and signed prior to first day)

Benefits

About Us:

Our mission is to provide and restore client dignity and independence in their homes through individualized care plans in an effort to reduce caregiver role and stress on family members while avoiding nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Eminence Home Care, an affiliate of Ultimate Care, is a licensed home care provider located in Connecticut, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. We offer comprehensive home care services where we lead with our hearts to offer top quality and empathetic home care services.

Why Work for Us?

At Eminence Home Care, we are dedicated to fostering a people-centric culture that is pivotal for success in the contemporary home care landscape. Our unwavering commitment begins with inspiring and empowering our employees to unleash their full potential. We actively pursue avenues to cultivate a dynamic learning environment, allowing our team members to explore and nurture their passions and talents. Our goal is to facilitate holistic growth, both personally and professionally, whether within the office or beyond. Join us on this journey of empowerment and achievement!

At Eminence Home Care and our affiliates, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other roles!

Eminence Home Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in hiring, valuing qualifications over factors such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation. Eminence Home Care is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans to foster an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodation, please inform us Eminence Home Care does not accept resumes from unsolicited search firms nor recruiters.

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