Live-In Caregivers — (Lehigh County and East Berks County, PA)

We are hiring PCA's/CNA's/HHA's/caregivers for live-in cases in the Lehigh Valley Area. Compensation is $153.34/day.

We would like to proudly announce we are the recipient of 2020's Top 25 Small Employer to Work for by the Morning Call!

Benefits of Working for Right at Home

• You have free access to online training so you can improve your skills and knowledge including free PCA course!
• We pay by direct deposit weekly.
• We offer 401K with Company Match.
• We reimburse for mileage.

The caregiver will provide for the personal needs and comfort of patients in their homes in accordance with an established plan of care.

Essential Functions

• Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to):
  
  • Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair)
  • Ambulation
  • Eating
  • Dressing
  • Shaving
• Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions.
• Performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a nurse. These could include (but are not limited to):
  
  • Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances
  • Reinforcement of dressings
  • Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
  • Measuring and preparing special diets
  • Taking vital signs
  • Application of an external catheter
• Performs homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms. 

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D certificate preferred.
• Six months experience as a Personal Care Assistant in healthcare (in homes or facilities). 
• Successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide or  Personal Care Assistant course.
• Current CPR certificate is recommended.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job. 
• Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.
• This position requires 30-40 hours of basic care training.
• Must be eligible to work in U.S, and have references.
• Must have a current and valid TB test.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

CALL MAGGIE at Right at Home: 484-350-3075
or apply directly here.