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Sellersville, PA - USA

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Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Direct Care Worker (DCW) Sellersville PA 18960

Location: Sellersville Bucks County PA 18960
Employment Type: FullTime PartTime LiveIn 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 Sellersville area. Under supervision the DCW assists with hygiene dressing mobility meal support and maintaining a clean safe and comfortable environment that promotes each clients dignity and independence.

Organizational Relationship

Reports to the designated supervisor.

Risk of Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

Category B Limited exposure.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet at least one of the following Pennsylvania stateapproved training standards:

  • Completion of a competency exam developed by the agency or qualified entity

  • Completion of a training program that meets all state regulations

  • Participation in a publicly funded Medicaid Waiver or similar home/communitybased program

  • Completion of a PA Department of Health (DOH)recognized training

Additional Requirements:

  • 24 years of experience working with seniors in a home care setting

  • Reliable and verifiable professional references

  • Current CPR certification

  • Must pass a criminal background check TB test and physical exam

  • Practices good hygiene and presents professionally

  • Speaks reads and writes English fluently

  • Reliable transportation is preferred

Key Responsibilities

Personal Services Assists With:

  • Bathing (tub shower or bedbound clients)

  • Grooming oral hygiene and routine hair/nail care

  • Dressing toileting and feeding

  • Transferring mobility assistance and repositioning

  • Routine skin care and lotion application

  • Medication reminders

Homemaking Assists With:

  • Meal planning and preparation including special dietary needs

  • Feeding as needed

  • Changing linens (occupied and unoccupied beds)

  • Laundry for client

  • Light housekeeping: dishes dusting vacuuming in clientused spaces

  • Grocery shopping and listing supplies

DCWs Are Required To:

  • Follow universal precautions and infection control protocols

  • Maintain strict confidentiality of client information

  • Provide only the services outlined in each clients service plan

  • Respond appropriately to physical emotional and safety needs

  • Record services and submit documentation weekly

  • Report incidents or client status changes immediately

  • Follow emergency procedures and all agency policies

  • Participate in annual inservice training

  • Communicate with supervisors clients and families professionally

  • Maintain a positive attitude and presentable appearance

Functional Abilities

  • Must be able to lift/carry bundles up stairs (up to 10 lbs)

  • Able to bend stoop and travel to client homes

  • Must be able to hear and communicate clearly in English

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly pay

  • Flexible scheduling including livein opportunities

  • Supportive team culture

  • Ongoing training and career development

  • Fulfilling work that makes a true difference in the lives of seniors

Apply today and become a valued member of the Familiar Roads team serving the Sellersville community 18960!

Employment Type

Full-Time

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