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Direct Care Worker (PA)

Independence Care
Scranton, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Direct Care Workers (DCW) provide assistance and support to clients who need help with daily tasks
Common job duties of a Direct Care Worker may include:

  • Personal care: assisting with bathing, toileting, shaving, dressing, personal hygiene
  • Companionship services: grocery shopping, doctor’s appointments
  • Light housework: dishes, laundry, vacuuming

Before an applicant may be scheduled to work, he/she will need to submit the following:       

  • CPR certification (within last two years)
  • Physical examination (within last year)
  • 2-step TB test (within last year)

Benefits of employment with Independence Care:

  • $50 bonus when you refer another Direct Care Worker or a new client
  • Competitive hourly pay rates
  • Unlimited unpaid time off
  • Weekly pay

Please note: Independence Care will conduct a criminal background check.

 

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