Program Assistant
Community LIFE•Tarentum, PA
•$16 - $17
About The Position
Program Assistants provide assistance to elderly participants with activities of daily living, recreational activities, and personal care services. Work takes place in the Adult Day Center and, as needed, participants’ places of residence. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus eight weekend hours per month. Pay starts at $15.50 per hour and may be higher based on verifiable caregiving experience. Daily pay is available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
- Discretion, tact, patience, and good judgment.
- Empathetic and compassionate attitude toward 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 participants’ cooperation.
- Physical and emotional ability to carry out assigned tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Caregiving experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist elderly participants with activities of daily living.
- Support participants in recreational activities.
- Perform personal care services in the Adult Day Center and, as needed, in participants’ places of residence.
- Record messages and keep records.
- Carry out routine work involving participants’ personal care and program activities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Four weeks of paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee appreciation events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
