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The Wright Agency LLC
Direct Care Worker (1st Step TB test Required for a Virtual Interview)
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$32,663 / year median in Pennsylvania
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Company Description The Wright Agency provides premium non-medical in-home care to older and disabled adults across western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, helping clients remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. Services include companion care, personal care, respite, and overnight support, delivered according to The Wright White Glove Standard™, a written framework that guides every visit. The agency is known for prompt, personal responses within 24 hours and for supporting families in navigating options such as Consumer-Directed Care and VA benefits. The Wright Agency, ensures accountability to this standard on every case, giving families and referral partners confidence in the quality of care. The agency emphasizes accessible, no-pressure consultations and a commitment to "showing up Wright" for each client and family.
Workplace type:
On-site (in clients' homes) Employment type: Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem, and flexible schedulingLocations:
16001 → Butler, PA (Butler County) 16066 → Cranberry Township, PA (Butler County) 16157 → Wampum, PA (Lawrence County) 16344 → Rouseville, PA (Venango County) 16373 → Emlenton, PA (Venango County) 16101 → New Castle, PA (Lawrence County) 16354 → Titusville, PA (Crawford County) 16239 → Marienville, PA (Forest County) 16365 → Warren, PA (Warren County) 16051 → Portersville, PA (Butler County) 16063 → Zelienople, PA (Butler County) 16052 → Prospect, PA (Butler County) 16316 → Conneaut Lake, PA (Crawford County) 16424 → Linesville, PA (Crawford County) 16059 → Valencia, PA (Butler County) 16301 → Oil City, PA (Venango County) 16323 → Franklin, PA (Venango County) 16146 → Sharon, PA (Mercer County)Role Description:
The Direct Care Worker provides non-medical support to adults in their homes in accordance with The Wright White Glove Standard™.We are not looking for someone who wants a job. We are looking for a person who wants the work to mean something. At The Wright Agency®, your name matters to the families you serve — you are not a number sent to a rotating list of strangers. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with personal care (such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting), supporting safe mobility and transfers, and helping with meal preparation and light housekeeping. The role involves offering companionship, conversation, and emotional support, as well as monitoring and reporting changes in clients' conditions or needs to supervisors in a timely manner. The Direct Care Worker may provide respite care for family caregivers, follow individualized care plans, and maintain clear, accurate documentation for each visit. Team members are expected to arrive reliably and on time, uphold client dignity and privacy, and communicate professionally with clients, families, and agency staff. Qualifications- Experience providing direct, hands-on care in home or facility settings, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and safe transfers.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, provide respectful companionship, and interact effectively with clients, families, and healthcare partners.
- Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail, including timely arrival for shifts, adherence to care plans, and accurate documentation of visits and observations.
- Ability to perform the physical aspects of the role, such as standing, walking, lifting, and supporting clients safely, often with the use of mobility aids or transfer techniques.
- Commitment to client dignity, privacy, and safety, including following infection control practices and agency policies at all times.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; prior experience as a direct care worker, personal care aide, home health aide, or similar role is highly beneficial.