Adult Day Center Aide at Community LIFE

Location: Bedford, PA

Schedule: Full-Time - 40 Hours/Week- Mon.-Fri., 7:30a-4p; and 8 Hours of Weekend Homecare in a Month Required

Salary: $15.50 and up per hour (more based on verifiable caregiving experience)

Summary of Job Duties: Aides are responsible for providing assistance to elderly participants with activities of daily living, recreational activities and performing personal care services in our Adult Day Center and, as needed, their place of residence.

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Licensure: Valid PA Driver's license and reliable vehicle

Required Experience: Minimum of one year (12 months) experience caregiving for a frail or elderly population is required. Experience as a personal care aide, home health aide or nursing assistant is desirable.

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.

Benefits: In addition to competitive pay, Community LIFE offers a generous benefit package to our full-time employees, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Long Term Disability insurance, 4 weeks Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement, Employee Appreciation events, and more!

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.