On-Call Home Health Aide
$34,320–$34,320 year
On-siteTarentum, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Respond to calls and cover care for frail, older adults (age 55+) with activities of daily living and personal care services at their residences in the McKeesport and Mon Valley areas. Maintain independence and adapt quickly to changing circumstances while recording messages and keeping records. Work Monday through Friday from 4pm to 10pm and weekends from 6:30am to 9:30pm, utilizing a reliable vehicle and valid PA driver's license. This role supports Community LIFE's mission to empower seniors to remain at home with dignity through specialized day centers and comprehensive services including medical care, meals, and transportation.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid PA driver's license
- A reliable vehicle
- Discretion
- Tact
- Patience
- Good judgment
- Empathetic and compassionate attitude in caring for the elderly
- Ability to understand and carry out non-technical verbal and written directions
- Ability to record messages
- Ability to keep records
- Ability to get along well with others
- Ability to gain the cooperation of participants
- Physical and emotional ability to carry out assigned tasks
Desired Qualifications
- One or more years of verifiable experience working with the frail/elderly population
- Experience as a personal care aide
- Experience as a CNA
- Experience as a home health aide
- Experience as a nursing assistant
- Experience working in home care
- Demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers in a healthcare or community setting
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