Caregiver

Lifesong Hospice; Hampden Township (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Meal discounts

Job summary

Country Meadows in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a caring Caregiver to support residents with routines such as bathing, dressing and companionship. You’ll work one-on-one in a home-like setting, building bonds and showing patience and empathy in every engagement.

Full-time, part-time and PRN positions available with diverse shifts; competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for growth in a family-owned company dedicated to making lives better.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and attentive listening skills.
• Compassion and patience in all interactions with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines such as bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Provide one-on-one support and companionship.
• Maintain patient dignity and comfort while supporting independence.
• Report changes to supervisory staff in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

West Shore (Mechanicsburg)
4837 E Trindle Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, USA

Description

Caregiver

Hourly pay rate starts at $16.75-$19.75/hr (based on shift preference), with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.

It’s a wonderful thing to feel at home while you are at work. To consider your co-workers your friends. To feel respected and encouraged to be your best. We know that when you feel great at work, you’ll make our residents feel great too. As key members of our direct-care team, a Caregiver provides one-on-one support to our residents in their daily routines such as bathing, dressing, toileting, socialization and overall well-being.

Full time 7P-7A working 7 days in a two week pay period includes 6 hours of overtime and shift differentials, Part time or PRN (As Needed) positions available

Full time 11p-7a

Part time 7:30a-10:30a; 11p-7a; 3p-11p & every other weekend and PRN

Caregiver Responsibilities:

• Help our residents live their lives to the fullest by assisting them with their routines throughout their day such as bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Build bonds through companionship.
• Show patience, compassion and empathy in each engagement with all residents and their families.
• Assist residents in organizing their day and activities and above all, enjoy themselves.

Caregiver Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older, except as permitted in 2800.54(d).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with others, including careful listening, sensitivity to others' thoughts and feelings, timely and accurate reporting changes.
• Compassion and patience in all personal interactions.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.
• Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.

Our investment in you:

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
• Excellent vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
• Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives
• $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert

Our support for you:

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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