Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Location: Allentown, PA (Lehigh County)
Company: Familiar Roads Home Healthcare

Job Summary

Familiar Roads Home Healthcare is hiring dedicated and compassionate Direct Care Workers (DCWs) to serve clients in Allentown and throughout Lehigh County. In this essential role, you’ll help individuals remain safely and comfortably in their homes by providing direct personal care and daily living support.

Qualifications (Required)

Applicants must meet the following Pennsylvania state and agency requirements:

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  Completed Competency Exam or PA-compliant training program per Department of Health (DOH) standards

  
  


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  Current CPR Certification

  
  


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  Recent TB Test & Physical Exam (within the past 12 months) — QuantiFERON-TB Gold or equivalent accepted

  
  


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  Proof of Pennsylvania Residency for the past two (2) years

  
  


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  Two (2) Valid Professional References

  
  


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  Clear Criminal Background Check

  
  


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  Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

  
  


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  Neat appearance and practices good personal hygiene

  
  

Responsibilities

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  Assist with bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing

  
  


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  Provide meal preparation and feeding assistance

  
  


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  Perform light housekeeping (laundry, tidying, etc.)

  
  


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  Support mobility, transfers, and home safety

  
  


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  Provide medication reminders (non-clinical)

  
  


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  Document and report changes in client status to supervisor

  
  

Benefits

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  Flexible scheduling: day, evening, and weekend shifts available

  
  


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  Weekly pay

  
  


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  Paid orientation and continued education

  
  


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  Supportive administrative and nursing team

  
  


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  Sign-on bonus available

  
  


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  Serve UPMC, Keystone First, and PA Health & Wellness clients

  
  

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about providing exceptional care and looking to join a team that values its employees and clients, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply online: https://careers.hireology.com/familiarroadshomehealthcareagency

Or email your resume to: [email protected]

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.