DCW, Direct care worker

BAYADA Home Health Care•Williamsport, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA is recruiting a Home Health Aide (HHA), also identified as a Direct Care Worker, to serve patients in its ACSP Division. Following a written plan of care from a registered nurse, the worker provides personal care, household support, and companionship services to help adults remain safe and independent at home. The role involves one-on-one care and building close relationships with clients. Training, clinical support, and a larger care team are provided. The posting lists several schedules for a female client: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Monday–Friday, 4 p.m.–9 p.m.; Monday, 7:30 a.m.–11 a.m. and Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; and every other Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. The position serves patients in counties described as “[county one, county two, county three].”

Requirements

Passion for caregiving and a desire to help others.
Commitment to being present and providing quality care.
Empathy, patience, kindness, and respect.
Ability to travel to clients’ homes as assigned.
Commitment to treating patients with compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Nice To Haves

Previous home health care or patient care experience is welcomed but not required; training is provided.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care, household support, and companionship according to a written plan of care from a registered nurse.
Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, and nail care.
Provide light housekeeping, laundry, and bed making.
Prepare meals and assist with feeding.
Assist with range-of-motion exercises.
Assist with ambulation and transfers, including use of mechanical lifting devices.
Provide medication reminders.
Travel to clients’ homes as assigned.
Provide care with compassion, excellence, and reliability.