Home Care Assistant

Home Care Assistant

Messiah Lifeways Community Support Services - Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Salary Range $15.00 - $15.50 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Varied Category Health Care

Description

Join Our Team

Join Messiah Lifeways At Home and help older adults remain safe, independent, and comfortable in the place they love mosttheir home.

As a Home Care Assistant, you'll build meaningful relationships while providing personalized, one-on-one care in clients' homes. Every day offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference by promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Full-Time Scheduling

Our Home Care Assistants provide care when our clients need it most. Full-time shifts are scheduled between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, based on client needs.

Full-Time Requirements :

• Minimum of 30 hours per week
• 60 hours per biweekly pay period
• 16 weekend hours per month
• 4 holiday hours every other holiday

What You'll Do

As a Home Care Assistant, you'll travel to clients' homes to provide personalized, non-medical care based on each individual's Care Plan.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Traveling to clients' homes throughout the Messiah Lifeways service area
• Assisting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Assisting with mobility, transfers, and ambulation, including the use of mechanical lifts when properly trained
• Helping maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment
• Identifying and reporting safety concerns within the home
• Completing client documentation and visit notes at the end of each shift
• Participating in care team meetings as needed
• Providing compassionate companionship while promoting each client's dignity, independence, and well-being

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable
• Passionate about serving older adults
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems
• Organized with strong time management skills
• An effective communicator with excellent customer service skills
• Able to work independently while collaborating with the care team

Career Growth Opportunities

At Messiah Lifeways, we believe in developing our team members. Potential career paths include:

Home Care Scheduler

Lead Caregiver

Why Choose Messiah Lifeways?

When you join Messiah Lifeways, you become part of a One Team culture built on compassion, collaboration, and respect.

We offer:

Full-time employment with consistent scheduling

Competitive pay

Paid training and ongoing education

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive leadership and teamwork

Meaningful work that truly enhances the lives of older adults every day

If you're looking for a rewarding career where kindness, compassion, and service make all the difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Messiah Lifeways At Home family!

Messiah Lifeways is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation with active auto insurance
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous home care or caregiving experience is preferred but not requiredwe're happy to train the right candidate!