Caregiver -Center Specific
About The Position
Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community-based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania. Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty. LIFE is a program that serves county residents living in Armstrong, Butler, Beaver and Lawrence Counties. It is an all-inclusive comprehensive program that helps individuals maintain their independence in their home and community through supportive services. The LIFE programs offer an array of person-centered services from medical care to adult day supports with the primary goal of allowing individuals to remain in their own home. The Caregiver is responsible for assisting participants with all aspects of personal care activities and implementing strategies for promoting increased levels of self-care when possible. Responsible for assisting participants with Instrumental activities of daily living and implementing strategies for promoting increased levels of independence when possible. Responsible to reinforce and comply with all rehab initiatives and clinical modalities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Dependable transportation with a valid driver’s license in order to visit clients in their homes and other sites.
- At least one (1) year of experience with the frail or elderly.
Responsibilities
- Assisting participants with all aspects of personal care activities and implementing strategies for promoting increased levels of self-care when possible.
- Assisting participants with Instrumental activities of daily living and implementing strategies for promoting increased levels of independence when possible.
- Reinforce and comply with all rehab initiatives and clinical modalities.
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Hiring Incentives
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Bereavement Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) health benefits solution.
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability plans
- Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates
- Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Accident Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Services
- Pet Insurance
- Additional Life Insurance Options
- Employer-sponsored child care benefits
- Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer-sponsored retirement savings plan
- FSA availability, depending on the individual health plan selected
- Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Employees
- Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
