Homecare Assistant

Lutheran SeniorLife; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Hiring incentives

Generous paid time off

Bereavement leave & paid holidays

Retirement plan / 401(k)

Health benefits (ICHRA)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lutheran SeniorLife is seeking a Homecare Assistant in western Pennsylvania, offering $16.50 per hour and a $4,000 sign-on bonus paid over the first year. The role supports participants at home with light duties, ensuring comfort and safety. You will help with daily tasks and coordinate transportation, while joining a mission-driven team dedicated to independent living and quality home-based care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a health care or service-oriented setting.
• At least 1 year experience with the frail or elderly population.
• Proficiency with computers, Word and Excel required.
• Dependable transportation with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic household tasks to assist participants at home.
• Assist with bed-making, linens, shopping, light cleaning and light meal preparation.
• Ensure a clean, safe home environment and participant satisfaction.
• Occasionally work in the Day Center as needed.

Skills

Computer literacy

Microsoft Word

Excel

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

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

Homecare Assistant Pay Rate starting at $16.50 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.

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

Qualifications for Homecare Assistant include:

• 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

Lutheran SeniorLife offers a variety of benefits to employees and their families, as applicable, including but not limited to: *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.