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(PCA/HHA/DCW) - Schuylkill and Carbon Counties
Job Code:01-24-901-001
Company:Independent Living Services
Job Service Location:Tamaqua, PA
Schedule:Flexible - Variable
Employment Status:Variable Hours
  
General Summary:

We are currently seeking dependable and dedicated Caregivers to provide assistance to seniors and individuals with physical disabilities in Schuylkill and Carbon County.

Why become a Caregiver? Because you want to make a difference in people's lives and you want a career that is rewarding and offers you more.

Our Caregivers are our greatest asset because caring for others is more than just a job it is their way of life! You will provide personal care, home support, respite, community inclusion services, and activities of daily living to keep our participants safe and independent in their own homes.

Benefits we offer:

  • Flexible schedules close to home.
  • Higher rates for nights and weekends
  • Sign on and referral bonus offered
  • Weekly pay
  • Overtime pay
  • Paid days off
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Ongoing paid training opportunities

For more information, please call: 570-905-1388


 


Responsibilities:

At Independent Living Services Our Caregivers provide the highest quality of care to our participants and perform a wide variety of non-medical services that allow our clients to remain safe and independent in their homes. 

Caregiver Responsibilities may include:

  • Hands-on assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, transfers, and toileting
  • Meal preparation
  • Light housekeeping and laundry
  • Transportation needed to complete grocery shopping, medication pick up, and doctor's appointments.
  • Companionship and safety supervision


Competencies:

Qualifications to apply:

  • Successful clearance of state background checks
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Reliable transportation during shift preferred
  • Minimum of 6 months experience required


Education/Experience:
  • No GED or Diploma required
  • Minimum of 6 months experience in caregiving or personal care required