Home Health Aide. Weekends 18 hrs

Maximum Care•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

Maximum Care, Inc. is seeking a Direct Care Worker to provide respectful, compassionate care to elderly people, people with disabilities, and participants with intellectual disabilities. The role involves supporting participants’ physical and emotional needs while protecting their dignity and rights. Home assistance may include light housekeeping, errands, transportation, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and help with personal care and daily living needs. The aide also provides companionship and conversation. The position is listed as weekends, 18 hours. The company offers flexible schedules and says the work may be part-time or full-time. Application and training are completed through a mobile app, with face-to-face interaction via Zoom. Maximum Care, Inc. has been in business for over 40 years and 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 due to illness, injury, disability, or other needs.
Care for participants and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect.
Provide light housekeeping and run errands.
Provide transportation when needed and accompany clients to appointments.
Assist with or remind participants about medications.
Prepare meals and purchase food.
Provide personal assistance with general living needs, including toileting, bathing, feeding, and grooming.
Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging, and assisting participants.