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Country Meadows Retirement Communities
Caregiver
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$32,663 / year median in Pennsylvania
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Caregiver Hourly pay rate starts at $16.75-$19.75/hr (based on shift preference), with the opportunity to earn more based on experience. It's a wonderful thing to feel at home while you are at work. To consider your co-workers your friends. To feel respected and encouraged to be your best. We know that when you feel great at work, you'll make our residents feel great too. As key members of our direct-care team, a Caregiver provides one-on-one support to our residents in their daily routines such as bathing, dressing, toileting, socialization and overall well-being. Full time 7P-7A working 7 days in a two week pay period includes 6 hours of overtime and shift differentials, Part time or PRN (As Needed) positions available Full time 7a-3p and 11p-7a Part time every other weekend and PRN positions available
Caregiver Responsibilities:
Help our residents live their lives to the fullest by assisting them with their routines throughout their day such as bathing, dressing and toileting. Build bonds through companionship. Show patience, compassion and empathy in each engagement with all residents and their families. Assist residents in organizing their day and activities and above all, enjoy themselves.Caregiver Requirements:
High school diploma or GED 18 years of age or older, except as permitted in 2800.54(d). Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment. Skilled in communicating effectively with others, including careful listening, sensitivity to others' thoughts and feelings, timely and accurate reporting changes. Compassion and patience in all personal interactions. Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role. Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.Our investment in you:
Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience Length of service bonus awards PayActiv On-Demand Pay - Work today, get paid tomorrow Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical Excellent vision and dental 401(k) retirement plan with company match Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning Supplemental life insurance Company-paid short-term disability Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans Family and medical leave Paid bereavement and jury duty leave Wellness reimbursement incentives $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert Our support for you: Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa. Direct access to your supervisory team Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement On-the-job training and continuing education Employee assistance program for you and your family Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need) Helping Hand interest-free loansAbout Country Meadows:
We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Personal Leave
- Medical Leave
- Jury Duty Leave