Direct Care Worker in Allentown, Pennsylvania at Providence Home Care Agency Inc

Join our team at Providence Home Care Agency! As a proud family-owned business, we treat our staff and consumers like family. We have immediate openings and are urgently hiring dedicated Direct Care Workers to provide vital, in-home assistance to individuals needing help with daily activities. You will deliver personalized care based on individual Plans of Care, assisting with personal tasks, meal preparation, and light housekeeping to improve our consumers' quality of life.

Compensation and Perks
• Hourly Rate: $13.50 – $14.50 per hour
• Hiring Status: Immediate openings available
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling available
• Company Culture: Supported by a caring, family-owned business.

***Core Responsibilities of a DCW***

Direct Consumer Care
• Assist with ADLs: Help consumers with essential activities of daily living.
• Prepare nutritious meals: Cook meals and assist with feeding.
• Monitor vital signs: Measure temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Support physical mobility: Assist consumers with Passive Range of Motion (PROM).

Compliance and Communication
• Time tracking: Clock in and out accurately and timely for all shifts.
• EVV compliance: Maintain at least a 90% Electronic Visit Verification compliance rate.
• Document services: Record care accurately on a daily basis.
• Submit paperwork: Turn in timesheets and activity sheets weekly.
• Report health changes: Notify supervisors of condition changes or incidents.
• Maintain safety: Implement proper infection control practices.

Position Requirements
Qualifications
• Age limit: Must be 18 years or older.
• Transportation: Possess reliable means of transportation to and from work.
• Device requirement: Must have a working cell phone for daily communication and time tracking.
• Competency: Pass testing prescribed by regulatory agencies.
• Privacy compliance: Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
• Personal attributes: Display maturity, stability, compassion, and initiative.

Physical Demands and Safety Capabilities
• Transfer support: Must be physically capable of performing routine and emergency one-person transfers.
• Consumer movement: Reposition bedbound consumers alone.
• Heavy lifting: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Mobility: Sit, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb.

Working Environment
• Primary location: Directly inside consumer homes.
• Secondary location: External healthcare or care facilities.
• Potential exposure: Unsanitary conditions, extreme weather, or high-crime areas.
• Allergens: Periodic contact with pet hair, dust, and mold.

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Providence Home Care Agency Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

All applicants are subject to a criminal history report, in accordance with 28 Pa Code. § 611.52 (relating to criminal background checks), and a ChildLine verification, if applicable, in accordance with the requirements of 28 Pa Code. § 611.53 (relating to child abuse clearance).