Caregiver Home Care

Lutheran SeniorLife • Center Township, PA

5d

About The Position

The Caregiver Home Care role assists participants with personal care activities and promotes increased self-care where possible. The caregiver also assists with instrumental activities of daily living, supporting participants in gaining greater independence when possible. The role reinforces and complies with rehabilitation initiatives and clinical modalities.

Lutheran SeniorLife’s LIFE program provides person-centered services to help county residents maintain independence at home and in their communities. Services range from medical care to adult day supports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of experience providing care to an individual with a disability or support needs commensurate with the participants served in the waiver, or related educational experience.
• Dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license to visit clients in their homes and other sites.
• At least one year of experience with frail or elderly individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with all aspects of personal care activities.
• Implement strategies to promote increased levels of self-care when possible.
• Assist participants with instrumental activities of daily living.
• Implement strategies to promote increased levels of independence when possible.
• Reinforce and comply with rehabilitation initiatives and clinical modalities.
• Visit clients in their homes and other sites.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid throughout the first year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED