Home Caregiver Job at Lifelong Home Care, Lancaster, PA

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  • Lifelong Home Care
  • Lancaster, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing non-medical, in-home care for the comfort and general supervision of patients, as well as home management services. This role involves offering companionship to individuals requiring socialization and/or minimal guidance to ensure a safe, protected, clean, and orderly environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of ninth grade education; high school diploma or GED preferred. Must demonstrate satisfactory completions of any stated mandated training. Applicant must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: criminal background investigation, professional reference checks and give permission to submit to random drug testing.

Must satisfactorily complete the following:

1. Complete and pass LHC’s Competency Training Test the following subject areas:

  • Confidentiality
  • Patient control and the independent living philosophy.
  • Instrumental activities of daily living.
  • Recognizing changes in the Patient that need to be addressed.
  • Basic infection control.
  • Universal precautions.
  • Handling of emergencies.
  • Documentation.
  • Recognizing and reporting abuse or neglect.
  • Dealing with difficult behaviors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide general attention to Patient’s non-medical needs in accordance with a Plan of Care.

2. Provides companionship for Patients’ including talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support.

3. Promote the Patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.

4. Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being.

5. Provide for a dean, safe, and healthy environment for Patients and family members. Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of Patient's garments and linens.

6. Prepare and serve meals as directed and ensure dishes are washed and kitchens is clean after each meal.

7. Assists Patient in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc.

8. Accompanies Patient on walks, community trips, doctor's office, bank, beauty salons, etc.

9. Reminds Patient to take self-administered medications.

10. Observes and reports any changes in the Patient's mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Patient’s home setting and automobile. Contact with blood or other body fluids may pose a risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases.

POSITION PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work requires light physical exertion on a regular and reoccurring basis, such as driving, assisting the Patient in activities, and light housekeeping. You are regularly required to sit, walk, talk, hear and occasionally required to reach and lift. LHC requires all employees prior to any offer of employment being extended; all employees must successfully pass a state mandatory criminal background check. LHC is prohibiting from hiring and or retaining any individual(s) with a prohibited conviction or Department of Aging ineligibility determination.

AS REQUIRED UNDER PA CODE § 611.52.(E) PROHIBITION:

The home care agency or home care registry may not hire, roster or retain an individual if the State Police criminal history record reveals a prohibited conviction listed in 6 Pa. Code § 15.143 (relating to facility responsibilities), or if the Department of Aging letter of determination states that the individual is not eligible for hire or roster.

I acknowledge receipt and understanding of this Job Description, I realize that this reflects a general list responsibility of the position, as well as a general description of the working environment and physical demands of the position I have accepted.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-Time

Salary: $13.50 - $16.75 per hour depending on hours worked and experiences.

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay: $500 Yearly for a full time employee
  • Signing bonus : $500 after 3 months of full time employment

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Lancaster PA area: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

  • Please provide days, time and number of hours you are available for work in a week?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred) but not required.

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Company Description

Lifelong Home Care LLC is a trusted provider of compassionate non-medical in-home care services. With a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our clients, we prioritize personalized care, safety, and dignity. Our dedicated team fosters a supportive work environment where employees are valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support to individuals and families in our community.

Company Description

Lifelong Home Care LLC is a trusted provider of compassionate non-medical in-home care services. With a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our clients, we prioritize personalized care, safety, and dignity. Our dedicated team fosters a supportive work environment where employees are valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support to individuals and families in our community.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Full time, Immediate start, Work at office, Relocation package, Relocation, Day shift, Night shift, Shift work, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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