What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker position at Caden Care Homecare?
Job Title: Direct Care Worker - Compassionate Caregiver
Company: Caden Care
Location: Depends on the client's location
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
Salary: $11.00 - $13.25 per hour
Expected Hours: 15 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
About Us:
Caden Care is seeking dependable, caring, and compassionate caregivers to provide support in activities of daily living and personal care needs for our patients. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve and fostering community integration for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Job Description:
As a Direct Care Worker at Caden Care, you will play a crucial role in assisting our patients with daily tasks, including meal preparation, medication reminder assistance, light housekeeping, escorting to doctor appointments, shopping, and running errands. You will work closely with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, focusing on community integration.
Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care needs.
- Prepare meals and provide medication reminder assistance.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks and assist with errands.
- Escort patients to doctor appointments and support community integration.
- Maintain accurate records of patient care activities.
What We Need:
- High school diploma or GED.
- PCA's, CNA's, HHA's, Direct Support Professionals, or Med Tech trained preferred but not required.
- Current criminal background, child abuse clearances, and FBI fingerprinting.
- Current physical and 2-step TB testing completed.
- Good work ethic and reliable transportation.
- At least 1 year of experience preferred.
What You'll Bring:
- Compassion, empathy, and dedication.
- Ability to work with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility with scheduling.
- Patience and understanding.
How to Apply:
If you meet the requirements and are interested in joining our team as a Direct Care Worker, please apply to this post.
Caden Care is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity in our workforce. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Work Location: Depends on the client's location
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Standard Shifts: Day shift, Evening shift, Night shift, Overnight shift
Supplemental Schedule: Extended hours, Holidays, On call, Overtime
Weekly Schedule: Every weekend, Monday to Friday, Rotating weekends, Weekends as needed, Weekends only
Work Setting: Inpatient, Nursing home
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $13.25 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- CNA (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Westmoreland City, PA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $13
