personal caregiver

PERSONAL CAREGIVER

Galeron Consulting Agency – Home Care Agency & Registry

(You're not just applying for one location – you're joining a network that serves clients in 113+ communities across all 5 Southeastern PA counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia.)

About Galeron Consulting Agency

At Galeron Consulting Agency, we proudly provide high-quality home care services under OLTL (Office of Long-Term Living) and ODP (Office of Developmental Programs) Waivers. We serve over 100+ townships, boroughs, and municipalities across the entire Southeastern Pennsylvania region.

We are expanding our caregiver team and seeking compassionate, reliable Personal Caregivers who are dedicated to supporting individuals with daily living needs while promoting dignity, independence, and safety.

As a Personal Caregiver within our agency or registry, you play a critical role in helping older adults and individuals with disabilities remain safe in their homes.

POSITION: PERSONAL CAREGIVER

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract (W2 or 1099 depending on assignment)

(Final pay rate determined by experience, service level, and client care plan.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Personal Caregiver, your role includes but is not limited to:

Personal Care Support

• Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and hygiene
• Support clients with safe transfers, mobility assistance, and positioning
• Provide incontinence care and skin-care monitoring

Companionship & Emotional Support

• Offer conversation, social engagement, reassurance, and companionship
• Encourage participation in enjoyable activities or community outings
• Support clients experiencing loneliness, anxiety, or cognitive decline

Meal Support & Household Tasks

• Prepare simple meals aligned with dietary needs
• Assist with feeding if required
• Perform light housekeeping: laundry, dishes, tidying, organizing

Medication & Monitoring

• Prompt and assist with medication administration (per state guidelines)
• Document changes in physical, mental, or behavioral conditions
• Maintain accurate notes and immediately report safety concerns

Community & Environmental Assistance

• Escort clients to appointments or community activities
• Support clients with errands or grocery assistance
• Provide transportation if authorized (depending on service plan)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years or older
• Valid Driver's License or State ID
• Reliable transportation (required for most cases)
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred, not required)
• Ability to pass:
• PA Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse Clearance (if required by service plan)
• FBI Fingerprinting (if applicable)
• Ability to lift at least 25–50 lbs safely
• Strong communication, patience, and compassion
• Must be dependable and willing to work independently

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED CERTIFICATIONS

(Not required for all positions but increases placement opportunities)

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Direct Care Worker (DCW) Training – 6-hour & 2-hour
• Personal Care Assistant Training
• Medication Administration Training (for certain clients under ODP)
• OLTL Mandatory Training
• ODP Required Training (24-credit modules + annual refreshers)

ODP/OLTL SERVICE CATEGORY PAY GUIDANCE

Depending on the type of service assigned, pay ranges vary:

ODP Service Levels

(Common for Personal Caregivers)

Service TypeMax Hourly Pay (DSP)

Suggested 1099

Final pay rate determined by experience, service level, and client care plan.

WORK SCHEDULE OPTIONS

We offer flexible scheduling across 5 counties:

• 4-hour, 8-hour, 10-hour, 12-hour shifts
• Day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
• Every weekend / rotating weekends / weekdays only
• Assignments available 20–60 hours per week

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply — case-by-case consideration based on Pennsylvania regulations.

WORK LOCATION

In person within Southeastern PA.

(You are applying to serve 113+ communities across Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester Counties.)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $ $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person