Caregiver Site Specific

Lutheran SeniorLife; Pennsylvania; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran SeniorLife is seeking a dedicated Caregiver to assist participants in their daily activities and promote independence. This role offers a competitive starting pay rate of $16.90 per hour, along with a sign-on bonus of $6,000. Employees will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Competitive Wages

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Immediate eligibility for retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Must have dependable transportation with a valid driver's license.
• At least one year experience with the frail or elderly.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with personal care activities.
• Implement strategies to promote increased levels of self-care.
• Reinforce and comply with rehab initiatives.

Skills

Dependability

Compassion

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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

Beaver, PA - Full-time

Caregiver Pay Rate starting at $16.90 per hour.

We are offering a $6,000 Sign-on Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment).

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.

The Caregiver is 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

Caregiver qualifications include:

• 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 dependable transportation with a valid driver’s license in order to visit clients in their homes and other sites.

• At least one (1) year experience with the frail or elderly.

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, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees
• Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.