In-Home Caregiver: Family Caregiver Program (Altoona)

In-Home Caregiver: Family Caregiver Program (Altoona)

Do you already help a family member or close friend with everyday tasks like cooking, bathing, or running errands?

If your loved one is enrolled in Pennsylvania's CHC Waiver Program through AmeriHealth Caritas, PA Health & Wellness, or UPMC Community HealthChoices, you may be eligible to get compensation for the care you're already providing.

We are hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to work as in-home caregivers for their own family or friends under the CHC Waiver.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, meal prep
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Light housekeeping, laundry, and tidying up
• Medication reminders (no dispensing)
• Accompany client to appointments and errands
• Follow a care plan coordinated by a CHC service coordinator

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must pass required background checks (criminal, child abuse clearance)
• No certification or prior experience needed full training provided
• Care recipient must be currently enrolled in CHC Waiver or looking to get services

What VNA offers you:

• Flexible hours work part-time or full-time
• Bi-weekly direct deposit
• Paid training to help you succeed
• Work-from-home (in your loved one's home)
• Make a real impact in someone's life while earning income

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.50 - $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of the following clearances:

• PA State Police Background Check (e-PATCH)
• Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Background Check
• MA Fraud Check
• Social Security Verification
• DMV Check
• Negative TB test

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