Home Care Assistants
Messiah Lifeways is an award-winning non-profit organization that provides a network of services for adults 55 and better in the Central Pennsylvania region.
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Job Title:Home Care Assistant
Status: PRN
Shift: Flex Schedule
Salary Range: $15/hr
Why Choose Messiah Lifeways?
Messiah Lifeways offers a robust benefits package for team members including:
- Next Day Pay Option for Hourly Team Members!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full Time Team Members
- Prescription Plan for Full Time Team Members
- Health Savings Account Option for Full Time Team Members
- Flexible Spending Account Option for Full Time Team Members
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time for Full Time Team Members
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Team Member Recognition Program
- Retirement Savings Option with Employer Match available for Full Time and Part Time Team Members
- Free Access to On-site Gym
- Organizational Growth Opportunities
- Work-Life Services Such as Financial Planning, Time and Stress Management, and More!
What do I need as a Home Care Assistantwith Messiah Lifeways?
- Must have a valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance (if transporting clients).
- Must have a strong desire to work with older adults.
- Must have strong customer service skills.
- Previous experience in-Home Care, nursing home, or hospital setting is desired.
- Maintenance of certifications if applicable.
What will I do as a Home Care Assistantwith Messiah Lifeways?
- Performs personal care tasks related to personal hygiene and physical needs in accordance with the client's Care Plan. These tasks could include assisting an individual with bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing.
- Prepares client meals and assists with feeding a client if necessary.
- Assists client with transferring and ambulation. This could include transferring clients with the aid of a mechanical lift when properly trained.
- Reminds clients to take medications.
- Assists client with instrumental activities of daily living, such as socialization, transportation needs, housekeeping, and/or errands.
- After completing specific training and demonstrating competence, may provide assistance with technology/computer training, non-skilled home maintenance services, and/or home exercise programs.
- Completes client notes on assigned clients on the appropriate forms and submits it with paperwork bi-weekly.
- Communicate possible health care and safety needs to the coordinators of the appropriate levels of living.
- Responsible to return personal belongings (i.e. eyeglasses, hearing aids) to the resident being serviced.
- Follows emergency procedures and responds rapidly and appropriately to emergencies ensuring the safety of the residents and team members.
- Follows proper procedures and promotes safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment.
- Works cooperatively and productively with others, including residents, families, and other team members
- Willingness to work under direction and supervision.
Messiah Lifeways is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.