On-Call Community Care Aide

Community LIFE; Wilkinsburg (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Community LIFE Wilkinsburg is hiring an On-Call Community Care Aide to support older adults with daily living activities in their homes in the Wilkinsburg and Homestead areas.

The role requires independence, reliability, and a valid PA driver's license with a reliable vehicle. Shifts include weekend and weekday on-call coverage, with daily pay options available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a personal care aide, CNA, home health aide or nursing assistant preferred.
• Able to respond to calls and cover on-call care in designated areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist older adults with daily living activities in their homes.
• Be available to respond to calls and cover on-call timeframes.
• Maintain safety, records, and communication with participants and supervisors.

Skills

Discretion

Empathy

Communication

Record keeping

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

On-Call Community Care Aide

Community LIFE Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

Locations: This position covers the Wilkinsburg & Homestead Areas

Shifts Available: On-Call 2p-10p Sat & Sun, OR 4pm-10pm Mon-Fri OR 6am-2pm Sat & Sun

Pay Rate: $16.50/hr. and up (based on experience) Daily Pay is Available !

Summary: The On-Call Community Care Aide (CCA) is responsible for helping older adults (age 55+) with their activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing, etc) at their place of residence. On-Call CCAs must be comfortable working independently and must be able to quickly respond to changing circumstances. This position requires you to be able to respond to calls and be available to cover care during the on-call timeframe for their designated areas. A reliable vehicle and valid PA driver's license are required.

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience: Experience as a personal care aide, CNA, home health aide or nursing assistant is highly preferred.

Required Skills:

• Discretion, tact, patience, and good judgment.
• Empathetic and compassionate attitude in caring for the elderly.
• Ability to understand and carry out non-technical verbal and written directions, record messages, and keep records.
• Ability to get along well with others and gain the cooperation of the participants.
• Physical and emotional ability to carry out assigned tasks.
• Routine work involving the personal care and program activities of participants.

Salary Information

$16.5 - $18.5Hourly Wage