On-Call Community Care Aide

Community LIFE•Wilkinsburg, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The On-Call Community Care Aide (CCA) is responsible for helping older adults (age 55+) with their activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing, etc) at their place of residence. On-Call CCAs must be comfortable working independently and must be able to quickly respond to changing circumstances. This position requires you to be able to respond to calls and be available to cover care during the on-call timeframe for their designated areas. A reliable vehicle and valid PA driver's license are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
A reliable vehicle
Valid PA driver's license
Discretion, tact, patience, and good judgment
Empathetic and compassionate attitude in caring for the elderly
Ability to understand and carry out non-technical verbal and written directions, record messages, and keep records
Ability to get along well with others and gain the cooperation of the participants
Physical and emotional ability to carry out assigned tasks
Comfortable working independently
Able to quickly respond to changing circumstances

Nice To Haves

Experience as a personal care aide, CNA, home health aide or nursing assistant

Responsibilities

Helping older adults (age 55+) with their activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing, etc) at their place of residence
Responding to calls and being available to cover care during the on-call timeframe for their designated areas
Performing routine work involving the personal care and program activities of participants