The One Senior Care family of businesses, including LIFE-NWPA and Cherry Blossom PACE, work as a team to help seniors stay safe, healthy, and independent within their homes and communities for as long as possible. We are a premier healthcare provider striving to provide excellent patient carefree from the traditional boundaries of medical insurance plans. Our employees consistently hear from our Participants, “I am grateful for you!”

Find a rewarding role with a dedicated, supportive team that includes exceptional career growth opportunities as we continue to expand locally and nationally.

Highlights of Working for LIFE-NWPA:

• Excellent career growth opportunities with a fast-growing, mission-driven organization.

• Team approach striving to provide excellent patient care for our seniors.

• Paid time off, paid holidays, 401k retirement plan with excellent matching, annual performance increases, and paid training.

• Team Members working within the community are paid mileage for the use of their vehicle. Participants requiring transport will be transported by company drivers and company vehicles.

• Consistent schedule, hours and income, and overtime potential.

Job Summary:

Provide personal care and assistance to Participants in the center, home, or domicile care setting. Work with other Team Members as required in implementing and carrying out services and activities and meeting the needs of individual Participants.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides supervision, personal care, and basic housekeeping to Participants in the center, home, or in the community, which may include but is not limited to:

• Bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, transfers, lifting, and incontinence maintenance

• Laundry, meal preparation, clean-up, and other general cleaning

• Travels to and from Participant’s homes using the aide’s own properly registered, inspected, and insured car.

• Accompany Participants to appointments as needed.

• Medication monitoring and prompting as appropriate.

• Responsible for reporting any changes in Participant’s medical or physical status to appropriate Team Leader or other appropriate medical Team Members.

• Documents services provided and observations on appropriate forms using Alaya. May require personal cell phone use (will be reimbursed with proper documentation and expense filing).

• Works one-on-one with assigned Participants to implement specific activity plans.

• Provides care to Participants per Interdisciplinary Team plan of care.

• Prepares Participants for treatments.

• Participate in and support Quality Improvement initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned by Center Manager or designee.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Relates well with people of all ages but has a deep sensitivity and commitment to the elderly

• Ability to organize work and follow through on assigned tasks

• Strong verbal communication skills and can follow written and/or follow oral direction

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Must be able to deal tactfully and patiently with personnel, Participants, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.

• Must have the cognitive ability to process and perform tasks for Participant safety.

• CPR and First Aid Certification.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

• One year of experience working with the frail and elderly population or willing to complete Company paid training to meet this requirement

• Must possess a valid PA driver’s license, vehicle, and clean driving record

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with geriatric patients and handle unusual interpersonal situations

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 25 pounds

• Must be able to assist with the evacuation of Participants

• This position may encounter issues/infestations in the homes of the Participants. Following proper protocols is essential.

Benefits:

• 9 paid holidays

• Paid Time Off accrued from the date of hire

• Pay increases for performance

• Paid Parental Leave & Tuition Reimbursement for Employees

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits with employer contribution (pre-taxable savings)

• Retirement Plan with up to 5K matching annually / vesting schedule (pre-taxable savings)

• Free Life and AD&D insurance plan

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (pre-taxable savings)

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance for employee, spouses, and dependents

Our organizations provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The OSC family of businesses will only hire qualified individuals to work in a federally funded healthcare program.? Please note that this excludes anyone convicted of a crime that could jeopardize the safety and well-being of the frail senior population that OSC/LIFE-NWPA/CBP serves.? All individuals must disclose any conflicts of interest upon applying for a position and agree to a thorough background check when an employment offer is extended.

Employment Requirements: Successful completion of Pennsylvania Criminal History Check, PA DHS Child Abuse Clearance, Office of Inspector General check, and FBI Fingerprinting for Child Protective Services Law (at employer’s expense). Successful completion of post-offer employment drug screening and physical (at employer’s expense). CPR and First Aid Certification, or willing to obtain at employer’s expense. Individuals must have one year of prior experience caring for the frail elderly or willing to complete Company paid training to meet this requirement.

This position has full access to Participant, program, and staff records and reports, requiring discretion to protect individuals and the program.

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