Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Direct Care Worker (DCW) Yardley, PA

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

Company: Familiar Roads Home Healthcare

Job Summary

A Direct Care Worker (DCW) provides essential personal care and home support services to seniors in the Yardley area. Under supervision, the Direct Care Worker assists with hygiene, mobility, dressing, meal support, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment that enhances the dignity and independence of each client.

Organizational Relationship

Reports to the designated supervisor.

Risk of Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

Category B Limited exposure.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following Pennsylvania state-approved training requirements:

• Successful completion of a competency exam developed by the agency or a qualifying entity
• Completion of an agency-created training program that meets PA regulations
• Participation in a Medicaid Waiver or publicly funded home/community-based care program
• Completion of a PA Department of Health-recognized program

Additional Requirements:

• 24 years of experience working with seniors
• Reliable and verifiable professional references
• Current CPR certification
• Must pass a criminal background check, TB test, and physical
• Professional appearance and personal hygiene
• Speaks, reads, and writes English
• Reliable transportation preferred

Key Responsibilities

Personal Services Assists With:

• Bathing (bed, tub, or shower)
• Grooming, hair care, oral hygiene, nail care
• Dressing, toileting, eating assistance
• Repositioning, mobility and walking support
• Routine skin care and applying lotion
• Medication reminders

Homemaking Assists With:

• Meal prep and planning, including modified diets
• Feeding when needed
• Laundry and linen changes
• Light housekeeping: dishes, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning used areas
• Listing supplies and grocery shopping

DCWs Are Required To:

• Follow universal precautions and infection control
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Perform only tasks listed in each clients individualized service plan
• Recognize/respond to changes in client condition or needs
• Complete daily documentation accurately and submit weekly
• Report incidents or emergencies immediately
• Attend required annual in-service training
• Maintain professional communication and appearance
• Cooperate with supervisors, families, and clients

Functional Abilities

• Ability to lift/carry up to 10 lbs up stairs
• Able to bend, stoop, and travel locally
• Must hear and communicate clearly in English

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Flexible scheduling and live-in assignments available
• Supportive and respectful team atmosphere
• Opportunities for growth and training
• Meaningful work helping seniors age in place with dignity

Apply now to join Familiar Roads Home Healthcare and make a difference in the Yardley community (19067)!

Familiar Roads Home Health Care Agency