Program Assistant

Community Life GmbH; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long Term Disability insurance

4 weeks Paid Time Off

Holidays & 403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Community LIFE is seeking aides to assist elderly participants with daily living activities, recreational activities, and personal care at our Adult Day Center and in participants' homes as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid PA driver's license with a reliable vehicle. Caregiving experience is preferred, and candidates should be able to work Mon–Fri with some weekend hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid PA driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Caregiving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist elderly participants with activities of daily living, recreation, and personal care.
• Support participants in program activities and daily routines at the Adult Day Center and at home as needed.
• Record messages and maintain records as required.

Skills

Discretion & tact

Empathetic attitude

Record-keeping

Verbal & written directions

Team collaboration

Physical & emotional endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location

McKeesport, PA

Schedule

Mon.-Fri., 7:30am-4pm; plus 8 weekend hours per month

Salary

$15.50 and up per hour (more based on verifiable caregiving experience) DAILY PAY AVAILABLE!!

Summary

Aides are responsible for providing assistance to elderly participants with activities of daily living, recreational activities and performing personal care services in our Adult Day Center and, as needed, their place of residence.

Required Education

High school diploma or GED

Required Licensure

Valid PA Driver's license and reliable vehicle

Required Experience

Caregiving experience is 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.

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, Community LIFE offers a generous benefit package to our full-time employees, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Long Term Disability insurance, 4 weeks Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement, Employee Appreciation events, and more.