What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker position at Christian Home Healthcare?
We are looking for a compassionate caregiver to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our clients. Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance offered
- 401K w/ match
- Competitive hourly rates
- Flexible Schedules
- PTO
- Transportation reimbursement
- Employee referral program
- Caregiver support program
- Caregiver recognition & bonuses
Responsibilities
- Provide personal hygiene assistance for participants or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
- Assist with ambulation & rehabilitation
- Remind clients to take prescribed medication
- Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Assist with personal care and hygiene
- Plan and prepare meals
- Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
- Perform housekeeping duties
- Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Provides simple emotional & psychological support to participant &/or other members of the care client
- Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary
- Promotes mental alertness through involvement of activities of interest
- Encourages independence & improved quality of life
- Completes a visit report upon initiating & completing participant visitation
- Attends regular in-services
Qualifications
- Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
- Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
- Valid photo ID & Social Security Card
- Successful completion of one of the following:
- Minimum state training requirements
- Completion of training program developed by Christian Home Healthcare
- Nursing aid certification & part 2 Christian Home Healthcare institute
- Successful completion of the following:
- Must undergo criminal background check & child care clearance
- Must be free of communicable disease
- Must undergo physical/health screening
- Must complete annual TB Testing
- Must attend in services
- Reliable transportation every single day
- Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
- Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
- Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
- Supportive and compassionate
- High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver
- Take pride in providing high quality care
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Latrobe, PA 15650 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12
