Caregiver

Concordia Lutheran Ministries; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care services is looking for dedicated Caregivers to join their team. This role offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients by providing essential personal care and companionship. With new higher wages and a variety of benefits, including a retirement plan and tuition reimbursement, this position is perfect for those seeking a rewarding career in caregiving. Join a supportive team that values its employees and provides the tools necessary for success in a fulfilling environment.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation/PTO

Paid Holidays

Competitive Wages

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions.
• Reliable transportation for home visits is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, activities of daily living, and exercise programs.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, and feeding clients.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Medication Reminders

Companionship

Light Housekeeping

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

One Year of Supervised Employment

Tools

TabSafe Medication Dispensing Unit

Medical Alert System

Job description

Concordia Private Care Cabot 613 N. Pike Rd. Cabot, PA, 613 N Pike Rd, Cabot, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #14241

Concordia Private Care has offered private duty services to our clients in the comfort of their own home since 1997. We can help our clients in a variety of ways including assistance with ADLs (such as personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transferring), companionship, medication reminders, and much more. Concordia Private Care also utilizes technologies (such as the TabSafe Medication Dispensing Unit and the Medical Alert System) to ensure the highest quality of care and services are provided to all of those in need. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

Concordia Private Care is seeking full-time or part-time Caregivers for flexible shifts to care for our patients in our Cabot Campus, or Allison Park Campus.

Flexible schedules available including daylight, evenings and weekends hours. Make your own steady schedule!

New Higher Wages earn up to $18.00 an hour based on experience

New Higher Weekend Wages earn up to $19.00 an hour based on experience

The Caregiver is a paraprofessional staff member trained to provide personal care, activities of daily living, exercise programs, and related services in the home for the sick and disabled, when no family member can assume this responsibility. This employee functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS for the Personal Caregiver position:

• Successfully completes Agency Competency Evaluation
• One year of supervised employment as a personal care aide or nursing assistant is preferred
• Scores at or above the 75% score on the nursing assistant evaluation/pre-employment test
• Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions and keep appropriate records
• Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits
• Car must be covered by established amount of insurance as described in personnel policies
• Driver must have valid driver’s license

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES for the Personal Caregiver position:

• Bathing
• Dressing
• Grooming
• Nail Care
• Assistance with ambulation
• Changing position in bed
• Assistance with transfers
• Oral hygiene
• Changing bed linens of an incontinent beneficiary
• Shaving
• Skin care with lotions and/or powder
• Feeding

Housekeeping including but not limited to:

• Dusting
• Light meal preparation
• Taking out the trash
• Assistance with medications that are ordinarily self-administered and do not require the skills of a licensed nurse to be provided safely and effectively

Benefits:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Direct Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Vacation/PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Wages
• Referral Program
• Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.