Direct Care Worker- full-time-Philadelphia / Montgomery County

KeystoneCare

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted January 9, 2026 Last posted January 9, 2026
Job description

🌟 Make a Difference Every Day – Join KeystoneCare as a Direct Care Worker!

Are you passionate about helping others live with dignity, comfort, and independence?
As a Direct Care Worker at KeystoneCare, you’ll be a trusted support to individuals who are frail, ill, or have limited mobility. Your work will directly improve their quality of life—bringing comfort, companionship, and confidence into their everyday routines.

This is more than a job.
It’s a chance to build meaningful connections, uplift others, and be part of a mission‑driven team that values compassion, respect, and exceptional care.

💰 Salary

💵 $13–$15 per hour

(Based on experience and skillset)

💛 What You’ll Do

Every shift, you will bring comfort and independence to the people who need it most:

  • Support clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
  • Prepare nutritious meals and help clients with eating and hydration
  • Perform light housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home
  • Administer prescribed medications and monitor changes in clients’ conditions
  • Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance mental well‑being
  • Run errands and assist with safe transportation, as needed
  • Document care activities accurately to ensure continuity of quality care

🌈 What Makes You a Great Fit

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

  • Compassionate and patient
  • A strong communicator
  • Reliable, responsible, and dedicated
  • Passionate about making a meaningful difference
  • Motivated to help individuals stay safe and independent in their homes

Your presence goes far beyond the tasks—you bring comfort, encouragement, and human connection that truly matter.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
  • Completion of a recognized training program for direct care workers or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in a caregiving role is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Empathetic and compassionate nature toward clients.
  • Ability to follow instructions and document care services accurately.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required
  • Proof of Influenza (Flu) Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.

Benefits

  • $13 to $15 per hour
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Full-time position available
  • Paid Travel Time and Mileage between sites
  • Paid Holidays for Full-time staff
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Aflac plans available for Full-time staff
  • $25K Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for full-time staff
  • Retirement plan with discretionary employer match
About this role

Summary

Assist clients with daily living, provide companionship, and support independence.

Job title

Direct Care Worker

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Philadelphia, PA; remote work not allowed

Salary

$13k–$15k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationempathyreliabilityattention to detaildriver's license

Preferred skills

caregiving experiencetraining program

Specializations

personal caremedication administrationcompanionshipemotional support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Philadelphia, PA, USA

On-site City