Homecare Assistant

Homecare Assistant

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community-based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

Performs basic household duties to assist participants to maintain an environment consistent with their needs. Provides for needs in the home in a manner that ensures participant satisfaction and retention. Assists participant with such activities as bed-making, changing linens, grocery shopping, light cleaning and light meal preparation, trash disposal, etc. Knowledge and support of the mission and core values of LIFE Programs are important to successful performance, as are commitment to and demonstration of a spirit of teamwork. May be assigned to work in the Day Center as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications for Homecare Assistant include:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One or more years of related experience in working with individuals in a health care or service oriented setting.
• Must have one year experience with the frail or elderly population.
• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Must have dependable transportation with a valid driver's license in order to visit clients in their homes and other sites.

Lutheran SeniorLife offers a variety of benefits to employees and their families, as applicable, including but not limited to: *based on employment status*

• Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) health benefits solution. ICHRA provides larger flexibility and customization in medical plan options while still providing the tax benefits of a group plan.
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates, including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and 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 and Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Employees
• Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program.

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.

Shift

Daylight

Typical Work Hours

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.