Direct Care Worker

Loved Ones In Home Care LLC·Huntington, West Virginia

$13 - $14/hrFull Time Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Direct Care Worker · $13 - $14/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-17% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in West Virginia ($15.00/hr, n=131)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 131 posted support services roles in West Virginia rates. This role sits in the 8th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 17% below the West Virginia median for support services roles.

Direct Care Workers monitor patient physical and mental conditions while providing personal services such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. They also assist with household tasks, meal preparation, and educate family members on proper patient care techniques.

Full job description

What do Direct Care Worker Do?

Direct Care Workers enable patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition; providing support and personal services; and helping to educate families.

Employment Type: Part/Full Time Available

Direct Care Worker Skills and Qualifications

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED
Home Health Aide Certification is provided to successful applicants, by the employer

Direct Care Worker Job Duties

Monitors patient well-being by observing physical and mental condition.
Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay

$12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Requirements

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED. The employer provides Home Health Aide certification to successful candidates.

high school
Housekeeping
Communication
Record keeping
Meal preparation
Mobility assistance
Patient monitoring
Personal care
Nutrition support
Patient hygiene
Asepsis standards

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time, Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $13 - $14/hr
Location: Huntington, West Virginia
Posted: Aug 6, 2026
Application: Employer website

Support services roles in West Virginia

Support-services roles in West Virginia often show steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and emergency care settings because they help keep patient flow and basic care operations moving. Competition can be strongest for candidates with current EMT, CNA, CPCT, or CMA credentials, BCLS certification, and prior hands-on experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of patient support work before applying.