Independence Health System·Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Assist consumers with activities of daily living, including personal care, mobility assistance, and housekeeping, to maintain their independence and dignity. Monitor consumer conditions and report changes to supervisors while adhering to care plans and safety protocols.
Assist consumers with in-home activities of daily living while encouraging them to maintain or improve their level of function and independence and to live with as much dignity as possible.
Essential Job Functions
Follow written care plan established by supervisory personnel if applicable.
Provide personal care which may include: bathing, shampooing, dressing, shopping, preparation, and serving of meals.
Assist the consumer with moving around including but not limited to: aid with getting in and out of bed, from bed to wheelchair, on and off toilet, in and out of bathtub, seated position to standing with a walker, and other assistance moving around as needed.
Provide assistance with housekeeping, which may include: dishwashing, dusting, laundry, linen changes, sweeping/vacuuming and cleaning rooms, windows (inside only), cabinets and appliances.
Obtain groceries and complete errands for consumer as directed by supervisor. Utilize worker receipt for all money exchanges with consumer.
Interact and engage in conversation with consumer.
Remind consumer to take medications.
Demonstrate appropriate safety measures when providing care.
Recognize emergencies; follow emergency procedures as well as instruction provided by emergency personnel.
Report immediately to the agency, upon each incident, all known information regarding consumer hospitalization and discharge from hospital.
Inform supervisor of any unexpected or unusual changes in the consumer’s condition, behavior, environment, and family situation.
Maintain confidentiality of consumer records and related information in accordance with HIPAA and agency guidelines.
Encourage consumer’s independence in performing life activities.
Establish positive rapport with the consumer and family.
Follow Universal Precautions and Infection Control procedures.
Notify consumer and supervisor of unscheduled absences in accordance with agency policies and deadlines.
Complete and submit timesheets weekly and the schedule of consumer visits monthly.
Comprehend and follow all agency policies and procedures.
Attend meetings, training and in-services as requested.
Accompany consumer to appointments when authorized by supervisor.
Assist consumer with sorting through boxes to eliminate clutter, removing rubbish and garbage accumulation (animal and human waste excluded), and packing and unpacking consumer belongings when consumer changes residence, cleaning attic, basement or other storage areas to eliminate fire and safety hazards when specifically directed by supervisor.
Provide coverage for other Direct Care Partners when call offs occur.
Cognitive ability to function and concentrate on the essential and specialty functions of the job at a high level.
Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing an essential or specialty function of the job.
Ability to think and concentrate for an entire shift.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED effective November 1, 2021.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
X: Extreme Noise(>85dB)
X: Use of Vibrating Tools
X: Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
X: 8 Hours Shifts
X: 10-12 Hours Shifts
Overtime (+8/hrs./shift; 40/hrs./wk.)
X: Head Protection (hard hat)
X: Feet, Toe Protection
X: Paint (direct use) Exposure
X: Dust (sanding) Exposure
X: Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
X: Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
X: Wax Stripper (direct use)
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Never: Bending (Stooping)
X: Squatting (Crouching)
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
X: 10#
20#
50#
50#
X: 10#
10#
X: Seeing Near w/Acuity
X: Feeling (Sensation)
X: Lifting Floor to Knuckle
X: 10#
X: 50#
50#
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
X: 10#
20#
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
X: 10#
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a current BLS certification (CPR/AED). Preferred qualifications include a CNA or Home Health Aide certification and one year of healthcare experience.
Market context
Support-services roles in Pennsylvania are often tied to steady staffing needs in hospitals and care facilities, especially when teams need reliable coverage for patient support and daily operations. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with CNA and current BLS credentials, plus prior acute or rehabilitation hospital experience, even when experience is not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certification dates and hospital experience before applying.