Program Assistant

Community LIFE; Wilkinsburg (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Events

Job summary

Community LIFE in Wilkinsburg, PA is seeking an attentive caregiver to assist elderly participants with daily living activities, recreation, and personal care in our Adult Day Center. This role also supports participants in their homes as needed, following safety and care routines.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a PA driver's license with reliable vehicle, and caregiving experience is preferred. Competitive pay and full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Discretion & tact

Patience

Empathy

Following directions

Record-keeping

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location:

Wilkinsburg, 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.