Direct Care Worker

The role

You will provide personal care services, household support, and companion care to help adults stay safe and independent at home. You will follow a written plan of care by a registered nurse.

What you will do

• Provide personal care services, household support, and companion care
• Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, nail care, etc.
• Light housekeeping, laundry, bed making etc.
• Meal preparation and feeding
• Range of motion/exercises
• Assisting with ambulation (Transfers/use of mechanical lifting devices)
• Medication reminders

Required qualifications

• A passion for caregiving and a desire to help others
• A commitment to being present and providing quality care
• Empathy, patience, kindness, and respect
• Ability to travel to clients' homes as assigned
• The commitment to deliver patient care with compassion, excellence, and reliability

Nice to have

• Previous home health care or patient care welcomed

Benefits

• 24/7 clinical support
• Weekly pay
• Being part of a larger care team
• Flexible schedules
• Short commute times
• One-on-one patient care
• Stable work environment
• PTO and benefits offerings as eligible
• Career advancement support including ongoing training and scholarships

About the company

BAYADA is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization that has been serving clients since 1975.