On-Call Home Health Aide

Community LIFE • Rostraver Township, PA

1d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of verifiable experience working with the frail/elderly population is preferred.
• 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.
• 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 frail, older adults (age 55+) with their activities of daily living.
• Performing personal care services at their place of residence.
• Responding to calls and being available to cover care during the on-call time frame for their designated areas.
• Working independently and being able to quickly respond to changing circumstances.
• Routine work involving the personal care and program activities of participants.

What This Job Offers

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