In-Home Caregiver

Happy to Help Caregiving • Waynesburg, PA

21d • $15 - $17 • Onsite

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 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas. Caregivers assist with activities of daily living, provide companionship, and help maintain a safe and comfortable environment. Medical or nursing experience is not required, though it is preferred.

Care is provided in private residences according to each client's needs and individualized care plan. The role involves personal care, mobility assistance, light household duties, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation, errands, and companionship. Caregivers are expected to be punctual, maintain professional boundaries, and treat clients and their homes with care.

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 if the applicant has lived in Pennsylvania for less than two years.
• Have clearance results that comply with the Older Adults Protective Services Act.
• Provide a negative TB screening before direct client contact, using 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 lifting, pushing, or pulling up to or over 25 pounds.
• Be kind, patient, trustworthy, and respectful, with reliable attendance and strong communication skills for interacting with clients, families, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Medical or nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Support walking, transfers, and fall prevention, including transfers between a bed and wheelchair.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and organization.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding when necessary.
• 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 create a safe, respectful, and positive experience for each client.
• Arrive on time, maintain professional boundaries, and treat clients' homes with care.

Benefits

• Pay of $15.00–$17.00 per hour.
• Weekly pay and a daily pay option.
• Paid orientation training.
• Full-time, part-time, or PRN scheduling options.
• Day, evening, weekday, and weekend shifts.
• Time-and-a-half pay for holiday shifts worked.
• $100 referral bonus.
• Mileage reimbursement for driving for client errands and appointments.
• Monthly prize drawings, Employee of the Month recognition, raffles, and other awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED