Caregiver

Lutheran SeniorLife; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran SeniorLife is seeking a Caregiver to join the team in New Castle, PA. This role offers a starting pay of $17 per hour along with a $6,000 sign-on bonus. Responsibilities include assisting clients with personal care and daily living activities while promoting their independence. Comprehensive benefits package offered for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as student loans reimbursement and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career coaching and training

No contribution for Single Coverage

Qualifications

• 1 year of geriatric related experience required.
• Must have knowledge of computers.
• GED or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with personal care and daily activities.
• Reinforce rehabilitation initiatives and promote self-care.
• Support participants in maintaining independence.

Skills

Geriatric care

Personal care

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Caregiver - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment).

Located in New Castle, PA Lawrence County Full-time

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.

LIFE is a program that serves county residents living in Armstrong, Butler, Beaver and Lawrence Counties. It is an all-inclusive comprehensive program that helps individuals maintain their independence in their home and community through supportive services. The LIFE programs offer an array of person-centered services from medical care to adult day supports with the primary goal of allowing individuals to remain in their own home.

Responsible for assisting participants with all aspects of personal care activities and implementing strategies for promoting increased levels of self-care when possible. Responsible for assisting participants with Instrumental activities of daily living and implementing strategies for promoting increased levels of independence when possible. Responsible to reinforce and comply with all rehab initiatives and clinical modalities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have 1 year of geriatric related experience.
• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Benefits

Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

*based on employment status*

• FREE** Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)
• Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
• Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
• Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members
• Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
  Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan
• Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account
• Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Employees
• Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.