Homecare Assistant

Lutheran SeniorLife; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Lutheran SeniorLife in New Castle, PA is seeking a Homecare Assistant for a full-time Daylight shift. Starting wage is $16.50 per hour with a $4,000 sign-on bonus paid through the first year.

The role involves in-home support, light housekeeping, meal prep and errands to help clients remain independent in their own homes. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year of care experience with frail or elderly individuals, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year of related experience in health care or service setting.
• One year experience with frail or elderly population.
• Working knowledge of computers, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with bed-making, changing linens and light cleaning.
• Help with grocery shopping, light meal preparation and trash disposal.
• Provide in-home support and ensure participant satisfaction and retention.
• Follow LIFE program guidelines and work as part of the team; may work in Day Center as needed.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Patient care

Household tasks

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Driver's license

Job description

Homecare Assistant - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment)

starting at $16.50 per hour.

Full-time; Daylight shift

Lawrence County, New Castle, PA

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 Homecare Assistant performs basic household duties to assist participants to maintain an environment consistent with their needs. Provides for needs in the home in a manner that ensures participant satisfaction and retention. Assists participant with such activities as bed-making, changing linens, grocery shopping, light cleaning and light meal preparation, trash disposal, etc. Knowledge and support of the mission and core values of LIFE Programs are important to successful performance, as are commitment to and demonstration of a spirit of teamwork. May be assigned to work in the Day Center as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).


• One or more years of related experience in working with individuals in a health care or service oriented setting.


• Must have one year experience with the frail or elderly population.


• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.


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

Benefits

*based on employment status*

• Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays


• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) health benefits solution. ICHRA provides larger flexibility and customization in medical plan options while still providing the tax benefits of a group plan.


• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability plans.


• 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


• Employer-sponsored child care benefits.


• Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer-sponsored retirement savings plan


• FSA availability, depending on the individual health plan selected


• 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.