What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at WiCare Home Care Agency LLC?
Job Summary:
WiCare Home Care Agency provides non-medical personal care and companionship services to individuals in their homes. The Direct Care Worker (DCW) is responsible for assisting consumers with personal care, activities of daily living (ADLs), companionship, and light household tasks, following the consumer’s care plan and ensuring safety, dignity, and respect at all times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, ambulation, feeding, and assistance with selfadministered medications.
- Assist with instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), including meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, and shopping.
- Offer companionship and emotional support, including conversation, reading, and recreational activities.
- Monitor and report changes in the consumer’s physical, emotional, or mental condition to the office immediately.
- Follow universal precautions, infection control practices, and safety guidelines.
- Maintain accurate documentation of services provided.
- Respond to emergencies and report incidents according to agency policy.
- Respect consumer rights and confidentiality at all times.
- Adhere to WiCare’s policies, procedures, and state regulations.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (if providing transportation).
- Ability to read, write, and follow written instructions in English.
- Successful completion of competency requirements in accordance with 28 Pa. Code §611.55 (including confidentiality, ADLs, infection control, documentation, and abuse reporting).
- Current TB screening documentation (within past 12 months).
- Must pass PA State Police criminal background check, FBI clearance (if applicable), and PA ChildLine clearance (if working with minors).
Skills and Abilities:
- Compassionate, patient, and reliable.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and follow consumerdirected care plans.
- Physical ability to assist with transfers, mobility, and personal care tasks.
Work Environment:
- Services are provided in consumers’ homes.
- Exposure to normal household conditions and occasional pets, smoking environments, or varying home settings.
- May require lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Employment Type:
Part-time / Full-time
Flexible scheduling available
Employment is at-will