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Direct Care Worker (DCW) Yardley PA 19067
Location: Yardley Bucks County PA 19067
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 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 stateapproved training requirements:
Successful completion of a competency exam developed by the agency or a qualifying entity
Completion of an agencycreated training program that meets PA regulations
Participation in a Medicaid Waiver or publicly funded home/communitybased care program
Completion of a PA Department of Healthrecognized 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 inservice 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 livein 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!
How to Apply
If youre passionate about providing exceptional care and looking to join a team that values its employees and clients wed love to hear from you! Submit your application online or email your resume to
Familiar Roads Home Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
Employment Type
Full-Time
