At Home Services Direct Care Worker

Presbyterian Senior Living; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven organization serving older adults with dignity and respect for over 95 years. We offer a variety of schedules and comprehensive benefits to support our caregivers and team members in Bethlehem, PA.

We are currently hiring for Full Time Day roles with rotating weekends and holidays, Part Time Evening roles with a $1.50/hr evening differential, and PRN positions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Previous caregiver experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record may be required.
• Active CPR preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to assess and effectively communicate with residents.

Responsibilities

• Assists resident in activities of daily living, encouraging independence.
• Performs light housekeeping and laundry for residents.
• Transports residents to appointments and activities within the community.
• Observes residents and reports changes in condition to staff.
• Contributes to the development and documentation of the care plan.
• Documents care provided and maintains records.
• May assist in Wellness Center clerical duties.
• Performs basic emergency care procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Caregiving experience

CPR

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Presbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of integrity, mutual respect, creative curiosity and connectedness in all that we do. Our legacy of serving more than 6,000 older adults with respect and dignity for over 95 years supports our mission to promote wholeness of body, mind and spirit for all that live within our communities.

If you are compassionate, driven and enjoy working with an organization that is committed to valuing the diversity of all team members, one that offers a variety of schedules, career development, excellent benefit options, and more; PSL is for you! Whether you are a nurse, caregiver, culinary professional, maintenance worker or looking for a new career, we offer a wide range of career opportunities to fit your skills and interest.

Compensation: $15.00-$16.00/hr (based upon experience) - PLUS additional shift differentials

Full Time Day | Rotating Weekend and Holidays

Part Time Evening | Rotating Weekends and Holidays ($1.50/hr evening shift differential available!)

PRN | Occasional Weekends and Holidays

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be over 18 years of age
• Previous caregiver experience preferred
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record may be required
• Active CPR preferred
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to assess and effectively communicate with residents

Expectations and Responsibilities:

• Assists resident in all activities of daily living as assigned, while encouraging each resident to maintain his/her highest level of independence.
• Assists resident with activities of daily living (such as: meal preparation; medication reminders; grocery shopping; monitoring of food expirations, caring for pets, watering plans; providing individual companionship and supervising daily personal care routine.
• Performs light housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents, including organizing resident belongings; organizing rooms; changing linens.
• Observes residents and report changes in physical, psychological, and emotional condition to appropriate personnel.
• Contributes to the development of the Service Plan for each resident.
• Documents the care and treatment provided to the resident.
• Transports residents to other areas of community, therapy and appointments.
• Escorts residents to outside physician appointments as assigned.
• May assist in clerical duties in Wellness Center.
• Performs basic emergency care procedures.