What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at ComForCare Home Care - Lower Bucks County?
Live your best life possible by helping others live theirs.
Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. At ComForCare, we like to celebrate successes, make a difference, and have a positive culture while building meaningful relationships.
We received (this year) Fortune's #1 place for best places to work in aging services for at home care nation wide!!
We’re on the lookout for caring and compassionate team members:
- Help others, and make a difference in your community.
- Build meaningful relationships and take pride in your work with clients.
- Flexible schedules available.
We invite you to become part of our team! We have open positions and are looking for the very best to support clients in their homes. Whether you are looking to get started in a home care career or are an experienced aide, we have something for you. Shifts are available throughout the area. We will consider your availability and preferred locations when setting up your schedule. This is more than just a job.
We provide caregivers competitive pay, training and benefits, as well as opportunities for advancement. Orientations happen each week.
Are you naturally nurturing? Do you want a job that is truly fulfilling?
JOB DESCRIPTION: You will provide care services under the supervision of Non-Medical Home Care Agency to enable the client to remain in the home. You are an employee who provides personal care and homemaking services in the home setting to clients and families who are unable to perform these activities independently.
POSITION TITLE: Caregiver which is also know as Direct Care Worker or Home Care Aide or Personal Care Attendant
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferred: Experience as a Caregiver in a home or health care environment
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients, families, coworkers, and all supervisors.
- Ability to accurately follow and process written and verbal instructions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Eighteen years of age or older.
- Visual and hearing capacities functioning at a level sufficient enough to provide for the supervisory and physical care needs of clients.
ROUTINE DUTIES- PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
- Bathing, assistance with dressing, skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo and oral hygiene.
- Assistance with ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices, (walker, crutches, cane) change of position.
- Assistance with toileting; use of bedpan, commode, or urinal; incontinent care.
- Meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding.
- Emotional support and motivation through conversation, encouragement and recreational activities.
- Maintenance of appropriate agency records.
HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT
- Light Housekeeping
- Maybe some grocery shopping (if you are willing, not mandatory).
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT:
- Valid Driver's License
- Your own Vehicle
- Your own Automobile Insurance & Registration
http://www.comforcare.com/pennsylvania/lowerbucks
Please Call 215-750-1880 to conduct a pre-employment phone screening.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License, Car, and Car Insurance (Preferred)
- TB Test (2-Step PPD or Chest X-Ray) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $19