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Pennsylvania Homecare Association Direct Care Worker in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

About The Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA): PHA is a statewide organization of 700+ home health, home care and hospice agencies looking to hire! PHA is posting this opening on behalf of their member organization Caden Homecare.

 

Caden Care is seeking dependable, caring, and compassionate caregivers to provide support in activities of daily living and personal care needs for our patients. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve and fostering community integration for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Job Description:

As a Direct Care Worker at Caden Care, you will play a crucial role in assisting our patients with daily tasks, including meal preparation, medication reminder assistance, light housekeeping, escorting to doctor appointments, shopping, and running errands. You will work closely with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, focusing on community integration.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care needs.
  • Prepare meals and provide medication reminder assistance.
  • Perform light housekeeping tasks and assist with errands.
  • Escort patients to doctor appointments and support community integration.
  • Maintain accurate records of patient care activities.

What We Need:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • PCA's, CNA's, HHA's, Direct Support Professionals, or Med Tech trained preferred but not required.
  • Current criminal background, child abuse clearances, and FBI fingerprinting.
  • Current physical and 2-step TB testing completed.
  • Good work ethic and reliable transportation.
  • At least 1 year of experience preferred.

What You'll Bring:

  • Compassion, empathy, and dedication.
  • Ability to work with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexibility with scheduling.
  • Patience and understanding.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Referral program

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Every weekend
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • No weekends
  • On call
  • Overnight shift
  • Rotating weekends
  • Weekends as needed
  • Weekends only

Work Location: In person

 

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