On-Call Home Health Aide

Community LIFE • Homestead, PA

4d • $17

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.

Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life. Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of verifiable experience working with the frail/elderly population is required.
• Experience as a personal care aide, CNA, home health aide or nursing assistant is desirable.
• Experience working in home care and demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers in a healthcare or community setting.
• 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.
• Routine work involving the personal care and program activities of participants.
• A reliable vehicle and valid PA driver's license are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a personal care aide, CNA, home health aide or nursing assistant is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Helping older adults (age 55+) with their activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing, etc) at their place of residence.
• Comfortable working independently and must be able to quickly respond to changing circumstances.
• Respond to calls and be available to cover care during the on-call timeframe for their designated areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED