Caregiver/ Direct Care Worker

At Hands from the Heart we have IMMEDIATE openings for Direct Care Workers/Caregivers to work with our clients, one-on-one, in a professional and compassionate manner at their homes and surrounding areas. We are a dedicated home healthcare provider with the highest quality of care for our consumers . We invite you to become part of our growing team.

Starting pay is $14.00

Schedule:

Varies

Responsibilities include:

- All duties as assigned by the client’s Care Plan
- Assisting the client with activities of daily living including, but not limited to, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, oral hygiene, ambulation and feeding
- Supporting and providing a clean, safe and healthy environment for clients and family members
- Performing light housekeeping such as cleaning/sanitizing kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms; laundry, grocery shopping etc.
- Assisting in meeting the client’s nutritional needs by planning and preparing meals
- Assisting the client with ambulation/transfers as specified in the Care Plan
- Reminding the client to take self-administered medications
- Assisting wheel chair client with light exercise or movements in accordance with the Care Plan
- Observing and reporting any changes in the client’s mental, physical or emotional condition or home situation to Hands from the Heart and any other needed parties in a timely manner
- Establishing and maintaining effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members and co-workers
- Participating in continuing education programs, staff meetings and client conferences as required
- Complete required documentation of services delivered, including time records, promptly
- Use equipment and supplies safely and properly
- Maintain client confidentiality at all times
- Perform any other duties as they become assigned

Requirements

• Prior Caregiver Experience
• Have a negative 2 Step PPD or QuantiFERON Blood Test or Chest X-ray
• 2 Forms of ID (Driver's License or State Issued Photo ID and Social Security Card or Birth Certificate
• MUST have a valid Driver's License (if using car to transport client)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own form of reliable transportation?
• Are you available to work weekends?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Reading, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person