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BAYADA Home Health Care

Direct Care Worker

Johnstown, PA

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

Previous home health care or patient care welcomed, but not required. We will train you. * A ... As a BAYADA Direct Care Worker, you'll enjoy: * 24/7 clinical support * Weekly pay * Being part of ...

Integrated Resources INC

Care Worker

Columbia, MD · On-site

Care Worker Location: Columbia, MD Duration: 5 months to hire Responsibilities : Trouble shoots for ... Advocate for the patient to ensure treatment needs are met. Interact with providers in a ...

TriMED HealthCare, LLC

DCW -Direct Care Worker

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

DCW -Direct Care Worker ID: 1091 Department: Home Care Job Category: Home Care City - Location ... Harrisburg Description HHAs, CNAs COMPASSIONATE PATIENT CAREGIVERS WITH NEEDED IMMEDIATELY. Trimed ...

TriMED HealthCare, LLC

DCW -Direct Care Worker

Hulmeville, PA · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

DCW -Direct Care Worker ID: 1059 Department: Home Care Job Category: Home Care City - Location ... Hulmeville Description HHAs, CNAs COMPASSIONATE PATIENT CAREGIVERS WITH NEEDED IMMEDIATELY. Trimed ...

TriMED HealthCare, LLC

DCW -Direct Care Worker

Dublin, PA · On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

DCW -Direct Care Worker ID: 1107 Department: Home Care Job Category: Home Care City - Location ... Dublin, PA Description HHAs, CNAs COMPASSIONATE PATIENT CAREGIVERS WITH NEEDED IMMEDIATELY. Trimed ...

TriMED HealthCare, LLC

DCW -Direct Care Worker

Quakertown, PA · On-site

$13 - $16.75/hr

DCW -Direct Care Worker ID: 1112 Department: Home Care Job Category: Home Care City - Location ... COMPASSIONATE PATIENT CAREGIVERS WITH NEEDED IMMEDIATELY. TriMED HealthCare invites you to join our ...

TriMED HealthCare, LLC

DCW -Direct Care Worker

Scranton, PA · On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

DCW -Direct Care Worker ID: 1128 Department: Home Care Job Category: Home Care City - Location ... COMPASSIONATE PATIENT CAREGIVERS WITH NEEDED IMMEDIATELY. TriMED HealthCare invites you to join our ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient care worker in the United States is $18.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Patient Care Worker vs Nursing Assistant?

AspectPatient Care WorkerNursing Assistant
CertificationsMay require CPR and basic trainingOften requires CNA certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, nursing homes, home careHospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities
Job DutiesAssisting with daily activities, basic patient careProviding basic nursing care, monitoring vital signs
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare facilities, home health agenciesHospitals, nursing homes, clinics

Patient Care Workers and Nursing Assistants often perform similar roles in healthcare settings, assisting patients with daily activities and basic care. However, Nursing Assistants typically require formal CNA certification and may have more advanced nursing responsibilities. Both roles are vital in providing patient support in hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Is being a patient care worker a stressful job?

Patient care workers often experience stress due to the physically and emotionally demanding nature of caring for patients, managing emergencies, and handling multiple responsibilities. The job requires strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to work under pressure, especially in high-stakes healthcare environments.

What is a patient care worker?

A patient care worker is a healthcare professional who provides basic assistance to patients, such as helping with daily activities, monitoring health status, and supporting medical staff. They often work in hospitals, nursing homes, or home care settings and may require certification or training in first aid and patient safety.

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Infographic showing various Patient Care Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,955 per year, or $18.7 per hour.

Direct Care Worker

Johnstown, PA

BAYADA Home Health Care
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
Learn more about BAYADA Home Health Careexternal

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

Part-time

PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide personal care services, household support, and companion care to help adults stay safe and independent at home following a written plan of care by a registered nurse.

  • Assist clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting, nail care, and range of motion/exercises.

  • Perform household support tasks including light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, meal preparation, and feeding.

Bayada Home Health Care rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 254 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Discover Rewarding Work as a Direct Care Worker (HHA).

Are you looking for a meaningful career, where you can make a difference in the lives of others—and yours as well?

At BAYADA, we seek people who share our passion for caring and are committed to helping people live their best lives at home. As a member of our personal care and companionship team, you will do truly meaningful work—and be valued, respected, and heard. While you support clients one-on-one with activities of daily living, we’ll support you with training, flexibility, and a team dedicated to creating a great employee experience. We are currently recruiting for a Home Health Aides (HHA), Direct Care Workers (DCW), and Personal Care Aides (PCA) and Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to reliably serve our home care clients.

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What you’ll do:

  • Following a written plan of care by a registered nurse, you’ll provide personal care services, household support, and companion care (homemaker) services to help adults stay safe and independent at home.

As a BAYADA Direct Care Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to develop close relationships with your clients while you help them with:

  • Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, nail care, etc.
  • Household support: light housekeeping, laundry, bed making etc.
  • Meal preparation and feeding
  • Range of motion/exercises
  • Assisting with ambulation (Transfers/use of mechanical lifting devices)
  • Medication reminders

What makes you a great candidate:

  • Previous home health care or patient care welcomed, but not required. We will train you.
  • A passion for caregiving and a desire to help others.
  • A commitment to being present and providing quality care.
  • Empathy, patience, kindness, and respect.
  • Ability to travel to clients’ homes as assigned.
  • The commitment to deliver patient care as you would want those you love to be treated, with compassion, excellence, and reliability – The BAYADA Way.

Why you’ll love what you do at BAYADA

As a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, we are committed to providing patients with the highest-quality care, enabling them to live safely at home with comfort, independence, and dignity. And we are just as dedicated to your satisfaction and success. 89% of employees say they are proud to work for BAYADA!

As a BAYADA Direct Care Worker, you’ll enjoy:

  • 24/7 clinical support
  • Weekly pay
  • Being part of a larger care team so you’ll never feel alone.
  • Flexible schedules for work/life balance: full-time, part-time, per-diem, and on-call.
  • Short commute times – we try to match you to opportunities near you
  • One-on-one patient care
  • A stable work environment—we have been serving clients since 1975!
  • PTO and benefits offerings as eligible
  • Career advancement support including ongoing training and scholarships
  • The highest safety standards

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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About Bayada Home Healthcare

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BAYADA has a special purpose: to help people of all ages have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. We believe our clients and their families deserve the highest quality home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability - our core values, affording them the opportunity to remain at home and receive the medical care required.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Moorestown, NJ, US

Year founded

1975

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