In-home Caregiver

AbaCares Services is a leading home care agency in Pennsylvania, that provides all-inclusive non-medical care and support services to individuals in their own homes. We serve our clients, and their families with an elite, top-notch, compassionate, and quality care to help them lead a dignified lifestyle in the comfort and safety of their homes.

At AbaCares, we focus on delivering the care that’s best for our patients, offering a full range of services ranging from Personal Care; assistance with self-administered medications; homemaking; companionship; respite care; and other non-skilled services. If you're interested in joining our team, apply today! a

Location

HERSHEY, PA, 17033 [https://app2.hhaexchange.com/ENT2603010000/Patient/InternalPatientInfo_ns.aspx?PatientId=26551733&FromSearch=1]

Approved Weekly Hours

30.08

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8AM–2PM
• Female
• Scope: meal prep, light housekeeping, mobility assistance; patient uses a cane

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist with personal care and hygiene
• Plan and prepare meals
• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
• Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver
• Take pride in providing high quality care
• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.