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Yardley, PA - USA

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Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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

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