What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Lutheran SeniorLife?
Overview
Caregiver - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment).
Zelienople, PA - casual, daylight hours
Caregiver Pay Rate starting at $17 per hour.
Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community-based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.
Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.
BeHome Partners is a community home care agency providing support care to people in their homes to help keep them safe and independent, with services in Armstrong and Butler counties. Enjoy alternative work options and schedules and a great work culture. We will provide the opportunities to build relationships with those we serve, their families and friends. Be appreciated for your heartfelt care and thrive by making a real difference in the lives of people living at home.
Provides physical assistance and attendant care to home care clients in their place of residence. Provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) for home care clients only. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in providing service to frail elder clients according to assigned responsibilities and Home Care standards.
This is a field position with a designated home office location and the incumbent is expected to travel when visiting patients in their homes.
Qualifications
Caregiver qualifications include:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Completion of training in specific areas as required by state regulations governing home care service providers.
- One year of experience as a personal caregiver with frail elderly is preferred.
- Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.
- Must have dependable transportation with a valid driver’s license. Independently visit patients in their homes.
- Current CPR certification.
Shift
DaylightTypical Work Hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., days to vary