What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homecare Assistant position at Lutheran SeniorLife?
Overview
Rates starting at $16.50 per hour.
We are offering a $4,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment).
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.
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
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must have dependable transportation with a valid driver’s license in order to visit clients in their homes and other sites.
At least one (1) year experience with the frail or elderly.
Benefits
Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:*based on employment status*
- FREE** Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)
- Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
- Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
- Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members
- 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
- Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan
- Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account
- Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
- Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees
- Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program
- Flexible Schedule – **FT/PT Weekend and Week Day Positions, 3-12 Shifts and Casual Positions offered. **Available to specific positons.
Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.
Shift
Rotating ShiftsTypical Work Hours
Days and hours vary throughout 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Salary : $17
