Home Health Aide - 21 Hrs. Per Wk.

Maximum Care•Upper Macungie Township, PA

10d•$19

About The Position

Maximum Care, Inc. is hiring a Direct Care Worker to provide respectful home care to elderly people, people with disabilities, and participants with intellectual disabilities. The role involves supporting clients’ physical and emotional care while upholding their dignity and rights. Home assistance may include light housekeeping, errands, transportation, accompanying clients to appointments, medication assistance or reminders, meal preparation, food shopping, and personal care such as toileting, bathing, feeding, and grooming. The role also provides companionship through conversation, stimulation, encouragement, and assistance. The posting lists the position as 21 hours per week and offers flexible schedules. The company describes a culture that promotes diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to complete a criminal background report.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
Must be able to reach, bend, kneel, and stand for sometimes long periods.

Responsibilities

Provide physical and emotional care to participants in connection with illness, injury, disability, or other needs.
Care for participants and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect.
Provide light housekeeping, run errands, or provide transportation when needed.
Accompany clients to appointments and assist with or remind them about medications.
Prepare meals, purchase food, and provide personal assistance with general living needs.
Assist with personal services such as toileting, bathing, feeding, and grooming.
Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging, and assisting clients.