Direct Care Worker

POSITION OVERVIEW: Amor Home Health Care is seeking a gentle, compassionate, and highly dependable Caregiver/Direct Care Worker to provide in-home care in Harleysville, Pa-Montgomery County for an adult female client who experiences chronic pain and is unable to move independently. This position requires empathy, emotional maturity, attentiveness, and a commitment to preserving the client's comfort, dignity, and sense of security. Care includes hands-on personal assistance, companionship, and support with daily needs. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Personal & Comfort Care: 1. Assist with bed baths, light grooming, oral hygiene, and personal care while the client remains in bed. 2. Change and launder bed linens using techniques that minimize discomfort. 3. Assist with bedpan use while maintaining the client's privacy and dignity. 4. Observe and report skin changes, discomfort, or signs of pressure injury. 5. Assist with safe, comfortable positioning according to the client's care plan. Companionship & Emotional Support: 1. Provide consistent, meaningful companionship and reassurance. 2. Maintain a calm, patient, and emotionally supportive presence throughout each shift. 3. Engage the client in gentle conversation, reading, music, or other activities suited to her comfort and preferences. 4. Report changes in the client's mood or condition to the care coordinator. 5. Serve as a steady, trusted presence the client can rely on. Environment & Daily Assistance: 1. Keep essential items within the client's reach. 2. Maintain a safe, comfortable immediate environment. 3. Perform light housekeeping, including tidying the client's room and living space. 4. Prepare and serve meals appropriate to the client's dietary needs. 5. Assist with small tasks that support the client's independence and comfort. 6. Promptly report changes in the client's condition, comfort, or environment to the Amor Home Health Care coordination team. Documentation: 1. Maintain accurate and timely care notes. 2. Communicate observations and concerns to the care coordinator promptly. IMPORTANT WORK ENVIRONMENT NOTES 1. Care is focused on comfort and support, with hands-on assistance required for personal care. 2. No electronic device use is permitted near the client's medical equipment. 3. The caregiver must remain fully present and attentive throughout the shift. 4. Discretion, professionalism, and respect for the client's space are essential. REQUIREMENTS 1. Minimum of 1-2 years of caregiving experience; experience with chronic pain or bed-bound clients strongly preferred. 2. Warm, patient, compassionate, and emotionally grounded. 3. Able to provide meaningful companionship and reassurance. 4. Comfortable assisting with bedpan use and personal hygiene while maintaining privacy and dignity. 5. Strong English communication skills. 6. Must have reliable transportation. 7. Dependable, punctual, and professional. 8. Must be able to pass a background check. 9. HHA or CNA certification preferred but not required. 10. CPR/First Aid certification preferred but not required. WHAT WE OFFER: 1. Guaranteed permenant shifts 2. Free annual eye exams and glasses or contacts 3. Supportive management and care coordination team 4. Training and professional development opportunities 5. A workplace culture rooted in compassion and respect Amor Home Health Care is an equal opportunity employer. Because Care Begins With Love. [email protected]