Community Caregiver

Do you like to work independently ? Are you looking for meaningful work caring of seniors in your community? As a Wesbury at Home Companion / Caregiver, you will work in the private homes of area seniors and build close, trusting relationships while providing them the support they need. Wesbury at Home operates under a Pennsylvania Department of Health Home Care Agency and provides services throughout Crawford County.

Wages start at $12 / hour based on experience

Job Summary

Wesbury at Home In-Home's companions and caregivers provide support to seniors in their home by assisting with (ADL's) Activities of Daily Living, (IADL's) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living which may include reading or playing games, cooking, household chores, taking them to appointments or helping them with hygiene or getting dressed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide care defined as ADL's which refer to daily self-care activities that include but are not limited to; bathing, showering, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, incontinence product management, transferring, walking, climbing stairs, assistance with eating.
• Provide care defined as IADL's which are functions that let an individual live independently, which include but are not limited to; running errands, preparing meals, assisting with self-administered medications, using the phone or other forms of communication, housework, laundry, changing linens, shopping for food or clothing.
• Accompany ambulatory clients outside the home, serving as companion or caregiver to appointments, social events or religious activities.
• Provide companion activities such as reading aloud, playing cards or games, surfing the internet or reminiscence and conversation.
• Provides excellent customer service representing Wesbury in a professional manner at all times.
• Companions and in home Caregivers may be required to work rotating and split shifts as needed.

Qualifications Necessary to Perform Duties and Responsibilities:

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
• High School graduate preferred but not required.
• Previous in home care or nursing facility experience preferred but not required.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid (Wesbury will provide).
• Working knowledge of computers, internet usage and word processing software
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision including: good customer service, work well with others, problem solving and good time management skills and professionalism.
• Read and follow schedules, instructions, recipes and labels.
• Perform the physical requirements of the position which include standing, walking, driving, bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Protect resident confidentiality by not sharing information.
• Adhere to all Wesbury personnel policies as they apply to the workplace.

Get MORE out of your career!

MORE reasons to choose Wesbury:

• A nonprofit Senior Living Community that has served the region for over 100 years.
• A wide variety of career options with opportunities to thrive and grow.
• Compassionate, dedicated team members.
• Flexible work schedules and competitive wages.
• We value your ideas, your dedication and your work/life balance.
• It’s more than a job; each person makes a difference in the life of another every single day.
• Centered on 7 core values: ministry, commitment, health, community, quality, respect, and stewardship.

MORE Quality:

• Awarded the Eagle Accreditation for 30 years running.
• 5 star rated by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
• Winner of Meadville Tribune Readers’ Choice Award for Best Nursing Home/Personal Care Home and In Home Care services for 13 years running.
• Rated #8 best nursing homes in the state of Pennsylvania by Newsweek Magazine