Personal Care Assistant / CNA

Description:

(Full Time & Part Time) (Greentree, Northshore, Allegheny Center & McKees Rocks)

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT/CNA

Salary: $18 - $24 an hour, based on years of relevant experience.

The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for providing and assisting Participants with direct and indirect care needs, including functional and instrumental activities of daily living in the community. The Personal Care Assistant will perform care for Participants primarily within their residence and occasionally within the LIFE Pittsburgh Adult Day Health Centers. Will provide direct care services, as approved and identified on the Participants Plan of Care to include, but not limited to the following ADLs: bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, mobility, van assist and medication prompting. Will also provide direct care services, as approved and identified on the Participants Plan of Care to include, but not limited to the following IADLs: light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping and companionship. The Personal Care Assistant will provides approved basic nursing care services to include, but not limited to, Foley catheter care, applying assistive devices, and assisting with colostomy bags consistent with policies and procedures. And is also responsible for completing and submitting accurate and timely documentation including Flow Sheets, Participant Logs, Communication books, etc. within the appropriate timeframe.

LOCATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions are based out of an Adult Day Health Center, which are located in North Shore, Allegheny Center, Greentree, and McKees Rocks. Services areas vary based on location.

Travel to multiple Participants’ residences throughout a shift is required.

ABOUT LIFE PITTSBURGH

LIFE Pittsburgh, a growing nonprofit organization with approximately 400 employees, is a community-based alternative to nursing home care and assisted living. Through the LIFE Pittsburgh program, frail older adults can remain in their own home and receive a coordinated plan of care that enables them to maintain their independence and enjoy a safe and active life in the community. Our health teams of geriatric physicians and nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation specialists and other health care professionals assess our Participants' needs and desires, plan and approve services with them and their family or caregiver, monitor for changes and provide timely interventions. Primary care and community services are provided through our Day Health Centers and through our in-home program according to an individual Participant's needs.

WHAT WE OFFER

Rich Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with Company Match, vested immediately.

Life Insurance

Want to further your education? We offer Tuition Reimbursement!

Paid Time Off – Grows every pay period and rolls over into new year!

SHIFTS

Immediate availability for 7am-3:30pm or a 1pm -9:30 pm shifts

Full & Part Time Shifts Available – Daylight, Evenings, Weekends

Required to work every other weekend

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum of 1 year experience providing direct care within the Elderly/Frail population in a healthcare facility.

Requirements:

Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance.

Access to a vehicle to travel to our Participants’ location.

Ability to work every other weekend.