Direct Care Worker - Jenkintown

365 Health Services is looking for a Direct Care Workers to join our team.

The DCW is responsible for the physical care and emotional support of our clients who may no longer be able to take care of themselves due to illness, injury, surgery, or disability.

The ideal candidate must be able to care for our clients and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect.

This person will encourage and remain empathetic to the clients at all times.

Responsibilities :

• Home assistance – Provide light housekeeping, run errands or provide transportation if needed.  Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medications.
• Prepare meals, purchase food and provide personal assistance with general living needs.  Personal services could include toileting, bathing, feeding and grooming.
• Provide any financial aid if needed such as balancing checkbooks, going to the bank or helping the client to pay their bills.

Companionship – Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging and assisting an individual.   Requirements :

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for (sometimes) a long period of time About 365 Health Services :