Direct Care Worker, 42 hrs.
About The Position
Maximum Care, Inc. is seeking a Direct Care Worker to support elderly people, people with disabilities, and participants with intellectual disabilities in the Lehigh Valley. The role provides respectful, compassionate assistance with participants’ physical and emotional care while protecting their dignity and rights. Care may involve help with daily living, household tasks, transportation, appointments, meals, personal services, and companionship. The position offers flexible schedules and may be part-time or full-time. Application and training are completed through a mobile app, with face-to-face interaction via Zoom. The company describes a work culture that promotes diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to complete a criminal background report.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
- Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and stand for sometimes long periods.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical and emotional care to participants experiencing illness, injury, or disability.
- Care for participants and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect.
- Provide light housekeeping, run errands, and provide transportation when needed.
- Accompany clients to appointments and assist with or remind them about medications.
- Prepare meals and purchase food.
- Provide personal assistance with general living needs, including toileting, bathing, feeding, and grooming.
- Offer companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging, and assisting participants.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Ongoing education
- Cash bonuses
- Referral bonuses
- Recognition for going above and beyond
- Flexible schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
