Are you a caregiver looking for a less-stress, light-duty environment?Wesbury at Home Care Cottages are three-bedroom homes that offer a maximum of three residents’ twenty-four/seven, around-the-clock “Wesbury at Home” services. As an alternative to a personal care or assisted living environment, support is provided by a Care Cottage Caregiver who meets their day-to-day needs under the guidelines outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Health Home Care Agency License.

As a Wesbury at Home Care Cottage Caregiver, you will build close, trusting relationships with the residents under your supervision. All Cottages are furnished, private residential homes with plenty of room for the residents to visit with one another, with family and friends, or to have their privacy.

With flexible scheduling, there are opportunities for more time off in a row to recharge than similar care positions. We are seeking Care Cottage Caregivers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide care defined as ADL's which refer to daily self-care activities that include but are not limited to; bathing, showering, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, incontinence product management, transferring, walking, climbing stairs, assistance with eating.
• Provide care defined as IADL's which are functions that let an individual live independently, which include but are not limited to; running errands, assisting with self-administered medications, using the phone or other forms of communication.
• Accompany ambulatory clients outside the Cottage, serving as companion or caregiver to appointments, social events or religious activities.
• Provide companion activities such as reading aloud, playing cards or games, surfing the internet or reminiscence and conversation.
• Care for the Cottage by Purchasing groceries, preparing meals , managing the housework, laundry, and linen changes.
• Companions and in home Caregivers may be required to work rotating and split shifts as needed.
• Maintains records of services performed and of apparent condition of client.
• Maintain communication with Wesbury at Home Coordinator regarding scheduling changes, requests for time off, resident requests, conditions changes and/or concerns.
• Provides excellent customer service to residents, family and friends and represent Wesbury in a professional manner at all times.

Qualifications Necessary to Perform Duties and Responsibilities:

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
• High School graduate preferred but not required.
• Previous in home care or nursing facility experience preferred but not required.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid (Wesbury will provide).
• Working knowledge of computers, internet usage and word processing software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision including: good customer service, work well with others, problem solving, good time management skills and professionalism.
• Read and follow schedules, instructions, recipes and labels.
• Perform the physical requirements of the position which include standing, walking, driving, bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Protect resident confidentiality by not sharing information.
• Adhere to all Wesbury personnel policies as they apply to the workplace.

Get MORE out of your career!

MORE reasons to choose Wesbury:

• A nonprofit Senior Living Community that has served the region for over 100 years.
• A wide variety of career options with opportunities to thrive and grow.
• Compassionate, dedicated team members.
• Flexible work schedules and competitive wages.
• We value your ideas, your dedication and your work/life balance.
• It’s more than a job; each person makes a difference in the life of another every single day.
• Centered on 7 core values: ministry, commitment, health, community, quality, respect, and stewardship.

MORE Quality:

• Awarded the Eagle Accreditation for 30 years running.
• 5 star rated by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
• Winner of Meadville Tribune Readers’ Choice Award for Best Nursing Home/Personal Care Home and In Home Care services for 12 years running.
• Rated one of the top 20 best nursing homes in the state of Pennsylvania by Newsweek Magazine