Unique Employment Opportunity at Community LIFE! Looking for a 2nd job or to make some extra income??Locations: Wilkinsburg/Homestead; Lower Burrell/Tarentum; Oakmont; or General Braddock Towers in Braddock, PA Available Shifts: All below positions are Part-Time/Casual (on-call)
- Wilkinsburg/Homestead: Saturday and Sunday 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm
- Lower Burrell/Tarentum: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays all day; and PM hours on Sunday
- General Braddock Towers (Braddock, PA): Saturdays and Sundays 3rd shift - 10:30pm -7am
- Oakmont: 3rd shift - 10pm-7:30am every day
Summary of Job Duties: The On-Call Community Care Aide (CCA) is responsible for helping frail, older adults (age 55+) with their activities of daily living (ADLs) and with performing personal care services at their place of residence. On-Call CCAs must be comfortable working independently and be able to quickly respond to changing circumstances. This position requires the selected candidate to be able to respond to calls and be available to cover care during the on-call time frame for their designated areas. A reliable vechicle and valid PA driver's license are required. Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Required Experience: One or more years of verifiable experience working with the frail/elderly population is required. Experience as a personal care aide, CNA, home health aide or nursing assistant is desirable. Experience working in home care and demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers in a healthcare or community setting. Required Skills:
- Discretion, tact, patience, and good judgment.
- Empathetic and compassionate attitude in caring for the elderly.
- Ability to understand and carry out non-technical verbal and written directions, record messages, and keep records.
- Ability to get along well with others and gain the cooperation of the participants.
- Physical and emotional ability to carry out assigned tasks.
- Routine work involving the personal care and program activities of participants.
About us: Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life. Our program brings the region's experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more. EOE