Personal Care Assistant I / CNA (FT/PT) (Greentree, Northshore, Allegheny Center & McKees Rocks)

Personal Care Assistant/CNA

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 provide 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.

Job Description

• Provide direct care services for participants in their residences and at Adult Day Health Centers.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, mobility, and medication prompting.
• Perform instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) including light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, and companionship.
• Deliver basic nursing care services as needed.
• Complete and submit accurate documentation in a timely manner.

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. Travel to multiple participants' residences throughout a shift is required.

About LIFE Pittsburgh

LIFE Pittsburgh is a growing nonprofit organization with approximately 400 employees, serving as 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 healthcare 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.

Benefits

• Rich benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) with company match, vested immediately.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Paid time off that grows every pay period and rolls over into the new year.

Shifts

Immediate availability for 7 am - 3:30 pm or 1 pm - 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.
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Access to a vehicle to travel to participants' locations.
• Ability to work every other weekend.

Compensation Details

Hourly wage: $18 - $24 based on years of relevant experience.