What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker (DCW) position at Countrywide Home Care?
Overview
The Direct Care Worker plays a vital role in providing compassionate support and assistance to individuals with various needs, including those with disabilities, elderly clients, and individuals facing health challenges. This position requires a dedicated individual who is committed to enhancing the quality of life for those they care for while ensuring their safety and well-being. Direct Care Workers often work in diverse settings such as homes or community care environments.
Duties
- Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' well-being.
- Support individuals with dementia through tailored care strategies.
- Assist in mobility and transportation for clients to appointments or activities.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.
- Provide first aid when necessary and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Skills
- Experience in home community care settings is advantageous.
- Basic cooking skills for meal preparation are desirable.
- Knowledge of basic personal care skills is required
This role requires a compassionate approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. A commitment to ongoing training and professional development is encouraged to enhance caregiving skills further.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $14.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- McKeesport, PA 15131 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15
