Managing Attorney jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Direct care workers, also known as personal care assistants, caregivers, home health or personal care aides, give assistance to people who are sick, injured, mentally or physically disabled, or the elderly and fragile. They work in the home and help their clients with daily activities, such as bathing and bathroom functions, feeding, grooming, taking medication, and some housework. A DCW will help clients make and keep appointments with doctors, provide or arrange transportation, make and serve meals, make sure they take their medicine and serve as a companion for their clients. The direct care worker assists the elderly, patients, or any person who has a physical or mental disability with individual activities of daily living and activities of daily living in their home. He or she is a most important member of our team.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Empathy: Some clients are frail, impaired, in pain and need help. Being sympathetic to their needs and understanding is necessary.
• Attention to Detail: Some clients have specific rules or schedules that must be minded, or specific dietary or physical rules that must be followed.
• Interpersonal Skills: Personal care assistants work in a very personal way with their clients. They must be sensitive and compassionate with clients.
• Stamina: Personal care assistants might need to lift clients into the bathtub, cars and into bed, and need strength.
• Time Management: Personal care assistants are schedule keepers. They have to be there to make sure clients get up on time, make sure medication is taken on schedule and clients get to appointments on time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person