PCA/CNA Position $17+ Hourly

PCA/ Multiple locations / $17+ per hour

Covenant Home Care is a 1 to 1 geriatric home care agency with unique opportunities around the Palmyra and Hershey area. Covenant operates within senior living communities, providing assistance to their residents to help them Age in Place! If you want to join our growing team and be part of the community, please provide your resume so we can conduct an interview.

Personal Care Assistant is able to gently and capably meet the needs of our residents, providing a level of care that exceeds expectations. We’re seeking an experienced personal care assistant who can be a companion who seems like family, providing a lifestyle with new possibilities. Whether assisting with the effects of aging, a recovery from surgery, or an occasional errand, the personal care assistant will serve as an invaluable support person in a variety of scenarios. Our clients often need someone to bathe them, help them dress, and make sure they eat healthy meals. The ideal candidate will be able to handle any of these circumstances with a gentle touch and a cheerful attitude.

General Responsibilities and Accountability

Provides for the personal care needs of the patient as designated on the home health aide plan of care.

Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs in a timely fashion.

Documents care on the appropriate forms.

Submits to the organization completed documentation within established time parameters.

Performs all duties within the boundaries of the personnel care policies and procedures.

Provides care to the patient with attention to the safety needs of the patient.

Performs household duties as designated by the care plan.

Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately.

Revises workload and patient care assignments as requested by the Paraprofessional Supervisor.

Demonstrated a high degree of commitment to the customer service and the provision of quality care.

Exhibits positive interpersonal verbal and written skills.

Attends a minimum of twelve hours of continuing education/in-service each year.

Participates in quality improvement activities and staff meetings.

Performs all other duties as requested or assigned.

Education and Licensure Preferred

Preferred - HHA Certification or CNA Certification / Required - 1 year of experience

Required: High School Diploma or GED Competency and Skill Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Able to utilize the telephone for internal and external communications

Location

Lebanon County

“Covenant Home Care is an equal opportunityemployer”.

Covenant Home Care is committed to fostering, cultivating, embracing and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Continuous Home Care embraces and encourages differences in race, ethnicity, family or marital status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, physical & mental ability/disability, religious beliefs, cultural traditions, language, national origin, intellectual traditions and perspectives, veteran status, political beliefs or other ideologies, generational diversity and other characteristics that make us unique.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem, PRN

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Home Care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Home Health Aide (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road