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Direct Care Worker

AbaCares Services
Lancaster, PA Intern
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2026
About Us:

AbaCares Services is dedicated to providing compassionate and reliable care to individuals needing assistance with their daily activities. We strive to ensure that our clients receive the highest standard of care while maintaining their dignity and independence.

Schedule: 32 hours per week, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8 AM or 9 AM

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Care Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist clients with personal care and household tasks to help them maintain their independence and quality of life. This role requires a high level of professionalism, empathy, and a strong commitment to client care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Meal Preparation: Assist with planning, preparing, and serving meals.
  • Housework/Chore: Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and other chores.
  • Managing Medications: Assist with medication reminders and management.
  • Hygiene: Assist with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Dressing: Assist with dressing and undressing, ensuring client comfort and appropriateness.
  • Locomotion: Assist with mobility, including walking, using stairs, and transferring from one place to another.
  • Eating: Assist with feeding and meeting nutritional needs.
  • Phone Use: Assist with making phone calls as needed.
  • Must know how to use a Hoyer Lift, sometimes needed


Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous experience in caregiving or a related field preferred.
  • Compassionate, patient, and reliable.
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to handle physical demands such as lifting and assisting with mobility.


Benefits:

  • Awesome healthcare benefit: FREE healthcare coverage for our employees.
  • Competitive pay.
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.


How to Apply:

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and meet the above qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and why you are interested in this position, visit abacares.org/careers to learn more.

AbaCares Services is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $14 - $15

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