Direct Care Worker-DCW
About The Position
BAYADA is recruiting a Home Health Aide (HHA), Direct Care Worker (DCW), Personal Care Aide (PCA), or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) for its ACSP Division to serve clients in Harrisburg, Carlisle, Camp Hill, Lemoyne, Reading, Lancaster, Ephrata, Lititz, and Middletown. Following a written plan of care from a registered nurse, the worker provides personal care, household support, and companionship to help adults remain safe and independent at home. The role involves one-on-one client care, with training, flexibility, clinical support, and a larger care team provided by BAYADA. BAYADA describes itself as a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization committed to high-quality care that helps patients live safely at home with comfort, independence, and dignity. The organization states that it has served clients since 1975 and complies with applicable state and local mandates as an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider. BAYADA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- A 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 delivering compassionate, excellent, and reliable patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Previous home health care or patient care experience is welcomed but not required; training is provided.
Responsibilities
- Follow a written plan of care provided by a registered nurse.
- Provide personal care services, household support, and companion care to adults in their homes.
- 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 activities and exercises.
- Assist with ambulation, transfers, and use of mechanical lifting devices.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Travel to clients’ homes as assigned.
Benefits
- 24/7 clinical support
- Weekly pay
- Work as part of a larger care team
- Flexible schedules for work/life balance
- Short commute times, with efforts to match workers to nearby opportunities
- One-on-one patient care
- Stable work environment
- PTO and benefits offerings as eligible
- Career advancement support, including ongoing training and scholarships
- High safety standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
