In-Home Caregiver — Point Marion
About The Position
Happy To Help Caregiving is hiring a Non-Medical Caregiver (Direct Care Worker) to provide one-on-one support to clients in their homes. The caregiver assists with activities of daily living, offers companionship, and helps maintain a safe and comfortable environment. Medical or nursing experience is not required, but is preferred. Care is provided in private residences according to each client's needs and individualized care plan. The role may include personal care, mobility assistance, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, feeding assistance, medication reminders for pre-dispensed non-intravenous medications, transportation to appointments and errands, and companionship. Caregivers are expected to be punctual, maintain professional boundaries, and treat clients and their homes respectfully. The posting offers full-time, part-time, or PRN schedules, with day or evening shifts on weekdays or weekends.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and have valid photo identification and U.S. work authorization.
- Pass a Pennsylvania State Police criminal check and Pennsylvania Child Abuse History clearance; an FBI fingerprint check is also required for applicants who have lived in Pennsylvania for less than two years. Employment depends on results that comply with the Older Adults Protective Services Act.
- Provide a negative TB screening before direct client contact. Accepted screening methods include a two-step PPD, QuantiFERON blood test, or chest X-ray.
- Pass a direct care worker competency evaluation or complete state-approved training, which the agency provides during onboarding.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Be comfortable assisting with personal care and physical mobility, including the ability to lift, push, or pull up to or over 25 pounds.
- Be kind, patient, trustworthy, and respectful; demonstrate reliable attendance and strong communication skills with clients, families, and staff.
Nice To Haves
- Medical or nursing experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Support clients with walking, fall prevention, and transfers such as moving between a bed and wheelchair.
- Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and home organization.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding when needed.
- Remind clients to take pre-dispensed, non-intravenous medications.
- Drive clients to appointments, grocery shopping, and social outings.
- Provide companionship through conversation, games, and emotional support.
- Help maintain a safe, respectful, and positive experience for clients.
- Arrive on time, maintain professional boundaries, and treat clients' homes with care.
Benefits
- $15.00–$17.00 per hour, with weekly pay.
- Paid orientation training.
- Time-and-a-half pay for holiday shifts worked.
- $100 referral bonus.
- Full mileage reimbursement for driving related to client errands and appointments.
- Monthly awards and prize drawings, including Employee of the Month and raffles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
