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Direct Care Worker

$15 - $17 per hour

Griswold Home Care for Dauphin County

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER - $15-$17/hr

Location: Hanover Township, PA and surrounding areas
Do you have the strength, skill, and heart to handle the tough cases? Griswold Home Care for NEPA is seeking experienced caregivers and home health aides who are confident, compassionate, and committed to handling more complex and demanding client situations. If you've cared for individuals with dementia, behavioral challenges, or advanced mobility needs-we want to hear from you.
PAY & PERKS
  • Competitive Pay: $15-$17/hr
  • Paid Orientation and Training - Get paid while you learn
  • Flexible Scheduling - Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Daily or Weekly Pay Options
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Referral Bonuses and Recognition Programs
  • Travel Time & Mileage Reimbursement
  • Tokens of Appreciation Program - Get recognized and rewarded for all that you do
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide hands-on support with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
  • Assist clients with behavioral or cognitive challenges, including dementia
  • Deliver compassionate companionship and engagement
  • Perform light housekeeping and ensure a safe, clean environment
  • Act decisively and calmly during unexpected events or emergencies
QUALIFICATIONS
  • 6+ months of professional caregiving experience
  • Experience with dementia or difficult client behaviors preferred
  • Valid driver's license and current auto insurance (preferred) - or - reliable transportation
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Two professional references
  • Authorized to work in the United States
ABOUT GRISWOLD HOME CARE

As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our operations, providing a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.


Learn More About Griswold: We Are More Than Home Care


With over 200 locations across 31 states, Griswold is one of the country's top home care companies, providing and referring professional, compassionate Caregivers around the clock. Griswold's "Live Assured" promise gives both clients and their loved ones peace of mind, so they can live without the weight of worry. Griswold helps adults maintain quality of life despite advanced age, onset of illness or post-surgery recovery through services including companion care, home services, personal care and respite care. Founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, the company has maintained its founder's profound sense of empathy for older and disabled adults and those living with chronic conditions. Griswold has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500® and named a 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best of Home Care® Endorsed National Provider. For more information, visit or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.
RELATED TITLES

Caregiver, Home Health Aide, HHA, CNA, CHHA, Personal Care Assistant, Companion Care, Private Duty Aide, Direct Care Worker

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