Direct Care Worker: In-Home

Visiting Nurse Association Community Services•Norristown, PA

7d•$14 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Care Worker (also referred to as a Home Health Aide) provides compassionate personal care and support to clients in their homes, helping them live safely and independently. The worker delivers in-home assistance according to each client’s personalized Plan of Care. Duties may include personal care, mobility assistance, support with exercises under supervision, monitoring and reporting health changes, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, maintaining a safe living environment, using PPE when appropriate, and documenting care through a telephony system. This position involves working one-on-one in clients’ homes and requires physical caregiving tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds. Employment is contingent on successful completion of the listed background, identity, driving, and health clearances. The role is offered as full-time or part-time, with pay of $13.50–$14.50 per hour.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Complete a formal certification program or be able to pass a skills/competency test.
Be able to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.
Have good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Maintain a neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
Be dependable and reliable, and exercise sound judgment.
Be friendly, patient, and respectful, with a sincere interest in caring for others.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical caregiving tasks.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Be able to walk, sit, stand, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Be capable of handling high-stress situations and communicating clearly.
Successfully complete required clearances: PA State Police Background Check (e-PATCH), Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Background Check, MA Fraud Check, Social Security Verification, DMV Check, and a negative TB test.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license, insured vehicle in good repair, and clean driving record.
Ability to travel independently to clients’ homes, unless exempt.
Availability to work at least two weekends per month as scheduled.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, feeding, oral hygiene, nail care, and shaving.
Support client mobility, including ambulation, transfers, positioning in bed, and use of assistive devices.
Support physical therapy plans and perform passive and active exercises under supervision.
Monitor and communicate changes in clients’ physical or emotional health.
Perform light housekeeping, including laundry and tidying bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.
Prepare meals, including special diets, and shop for groceries and household supplies.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment.
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when appropriate.
Document care and submit timely reports through a telephony system.
Follow each client’s written Plan of Care and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.