Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Location: Lehighton, PA (Carbon County) Company: Familiar Roads Home Healthcare

Job Summary

Familiar Roads Home Healthcare is seeking caring, dependable Direct Care Workers (DCWs) to provide essential in-home support to clients in Lehighton and the greater Carbon County area. If you're passionate about serving others and making a meaningful impact in your community, we'd love to have you on our team.

Qualifications (Required)

Applicants must meet the following Pennsylvania state and agency requirements:

• Completed Competency Exam or PA-compliant training program per Department of Health (DOH) standards
• Current CPR Certification
• Recent TB Test & Physical Exam (within the past 12 months) — QuantiFERON-TB Gold or equivalent accepted
• Proof of Pennsylvania Residency for the past two (2) years
• Two (2) Valid Professional References
• Clear Criminal Background Check
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently
• Neat appearance and practices good personal hygiene

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care: bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding
• Perform light housekeeping (laundry, sweeping, dishes, etc.)
• Support mobility and ensure home safety
• Provide medication reminders (non-clinical)
• Report changes in client condition to supervisor

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling (full-time, part-time, weekends)
• Bi-Weekly pay
• Paid training and onboarding
• Supportive and responsive team environment
• Sign-on bonus available
• Serve UPMC, Keystone First, and PA Health & Wellness clients

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Familiar Roads Home Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, applicants, clients, and families. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.