Direct Support Worker, Home Care

Job overview

The Direct Support Worker, Home Care role is onsite in clients’ homes and local communities in Portland, ME, and surrounding areas. The posting lists an annual salary of $40,000–$47,000. Aging Kingdom Homecare is a faith-based, non-medical home care agency serving clients across several Maine counties and surrounding areas. The worker provides practical and personal support that helps clients with daily activities and community needs. The role also supports client safety and continuity of care by reporting changes in condition, responding appropriately to emergencies, and assisting with transportation and errands.

What you'll do

• Assist with personal hygiene and activities of daily living
• plan and prepare meals
• provide light housekeeping and laundry
• offer companionship and respite care
• provide transportation and help with shopping and errands
• give medication reminders
• support mobility and walking
• report changes in condition and unusual incidents
• respond appropriately to emergencies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support worker

home care

portland me

aging kingdom homecare

personal care

activities of daily living

meal preparation

companionship

medication reminders

transportation and errands

$40k–$47k salary

dsw certification

weekend shift opportunities

on-call opportunities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Referral program, mileage reimbursement, 401(k) and matching, performance-based bonus, flexible schedule, paid time off, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Applicants need a DSW certification or must be a current DSW candidate; travel is within approximately a 60-mile radius. On-call shifts are listed as opportunities.

About the employer

Aging Kingdom Homecare is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.