Caregiver/Personal Assistant

From The Heart Companion Services was founded in 2006 from the desire to help those who cannot completely help themselves.
Our Services are fully licensed, bonded and insured.

Our Home Health Personal Care Aides assist in but are not limited to companion care.

We offer flexible hours and the ability to work part time or full time!

Personal Care Assistant Benefits:

• AFLAC Available
• Sign on bonus after working 100 hours!
• Paid Training
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Hours
• Part Time Work Available
• Personal Care Assistant Referral Incentive
• Local Work to suit your needs
• Create Your Own Schedule
• Work Close to Home
• Referral Bonus
• Competitive Pay
• Employee of the Month Opportunity

Personal Care Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assisting in Personal Care for your Client
• Meal Preparation
• Light Housekeeping
• Medication Reminders
• Assist with Laundry
• Provide Companionship
• + more.

Personal Care Assistant Requirements:

· From the Heart requires a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background check. Applicants who have not lived in the state of PA for the last 2 years upon hire will be required to have an FBI clearance done. A Childline clearance is required if there is a child living in the home.

· Also required is one of the following: a two-step TB test, a chest x-ray specific to rule out TB, or a QuantiFERON gold tb test. All of the above required testing is at the expense of the applicant.

· Additional requirements:

o Successful completion of a competency test with a passing rate of 70% or better, or proof of a prior successful test within the last year that covers all of the required state topics; or a CNA certificate showing completion of a state approved CNA course

o Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others

o Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to clearly communicate and actively listen

o Basic understanding of personal hygiene and healthcare practices

o Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy

o Physical stamina and the ability to perform caregiving duties effectively

o Willingness to enforce health and safety standards

o Minimum high school diploma or GED

o Available for variable shift hours

o Have reliable transportation to and from client homes (not all clients are on bus lines)

o Valid driver’s license or valid PA ID

o Proof of PA residency or FBI clearance

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity r expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person