Job Summary

ameriCARE Pittsburgh is seeking a compassionate caregiver to assist a Veteran client. This position provides services in the Coraopolis area.

About ameriCARE Pittsburgh

We are a Home Care agency that believes in the highest quality care experience that is positive and rewarding for caregiver and client. Review our mission, vision, and values here: https://www.americareinfo.com/pittsburgh/about/

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow with a new company including raises for specific education, certifications, and/or promotions to supervisory roles
• Competitive hourly rate: $16-$19/hour
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Bonus structure
• Employee mentorship program

Role responsibilities:

• Assist clients with daily routines such as light exercise.
• Meal prep and companion care during a meal.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene for clients by attending to their basic needs.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication, as needed. 
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, shopping, etc.)
• Assist with daily household chores, like laundry and dishes.
• Be proactive in preventing harmful falls or other injuries by maintaining a clean environment, removing tripping hazards, helping our clients with mobility, and keeping the environment as safe as possible.
• Mental stimualation with conversation and reading
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergencies.
• Update care logs with mobile app.

Required Qualifications

• Reliable and dependable -- able to commit to clients, arrive on time, and proactively communicate any needs or issues
• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting
• Access to smart phone and ability to navigate Home Care specific apps
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for every shift**
• Consistently act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards.
• Committed to the mission and values of ameriCARE Pittsburgh.

Preferred Qualifications

• Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
• Prior experience in a service field such as education, healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)

Company Blurb

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.