Program Assistant

Community Life GmbH; Wilkinsburg (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long Term Disability insurance

4 weeks Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Appreciation events

Job summary

Community LIFE Wilkinsburg, PA is seeking a Program Assistant to help elderly participants with daily living activities, recreational activities, and personal care in the Adult Day Center and at residents' homes as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid PA driver's license and a reliable vehicle, and caregiving experience is preferred. Competitive pay with daily pay options and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to elderly participants with activities of daily living, recreational activities and personal care in the Adult Day Center and in participants' homes as needed.
• Maintain records and document messages as required.
• Support participants to participate in program activities and daily living tasks.

Skills

Discretion

Tact

Patience

Good judgment

Empathy

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Program Assistant

Community LIFE Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

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: Program Assistants 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.

Salary Information

$15.5 - $16.5Hourly Wage