Home Care Assistant
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Messiah Lifeways
Mechanicsburg, PA, US
Summary
Provide personalized, non-medical care to older adults in their homes, including assistance with daily living activities and mobility. Maintain accurate client documentation and ensure a safe, comfortable environment while promoting client independence.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Messiah Lifeways Community Support Services - Mechanicsburg, PA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $15.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Health Care, Part-Time Opportunities
đź’™ Join Our Team
Join Messiah Lifeways At Home and help older adults remain safe, independent, and comfortable in the place they love most—their home.
As a Home Care Assistant, you'll build meaningful relationships while providing personalized, one-on-one care in clients’ homes. Every day offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships that make a lasting difference every day.
What You'll Do
As a Home Care Assistant, you'll travel to clients' homes to provide personalized, non-medical care based on each individual's Care Plan.
Your responsibilities will include:
Traveling to client’s homes throughout the Messiah Lifeways Community
Assisting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
Assisting with mobility, transfers, and ambulation, including the use of mechanical lifts when properly trained
Helping maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment
Identifying and reporting safety concerns within the home
Completing client documentation and visiting notes at the end of each shift
Participating in care team meetings as needed
Providing compassionate companionship while promoting each client's dignity, independence, and well-being
Following all policies, procedures, and safe work practices
⏰ Flexible Scheduling Options
Our Home Care Assistants provide care when our clients need it most.
Available part-time shifts include the following schedules:
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
5:30 AM - 10:30 AM
 to include the following scheduling details:
Minimum of 16 hours per pay period
8 weekend hours per month
4 holiday hours every other holiday
 What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
 Compassionate, patient, and dependable
 Passionate about serving older adults
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems
 Organized with strong time management skills
 An effective communicator with excellent customer service skills
 Able to work independently while collaborating with the care team
đź’š Why Choose Messiah Lifeways?
When you join Messiah Lifeways, you become part of a One Team culture built on compassion, collaboration, and respect.
We offer:
 Flexible Part-Time schedules
 Competitive pay
 Paid training and ongoing education
 Opportunities for career growth
 Supportive leadership and teamwork
 Meaningful work that truly enhances the lives of older adults every day
If you're looking for a rewarding career where kindness, compassion, and service make all the difference, we'd love to hear from you.
🏡 Apply today and become part of the Messiah Lifeways At Home family!
Messiah Lifeways is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications:
Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation with active auto insurance
Must be at least 18 years of age
Previous home care or caregiving experience is preferred but not required—we're happy to train the right candidate!
Messiah Lifeways is a non-profit organization located in Mechanicsburg, PA, that provides a network of services for adults 55 and better living in South Central PA. Our roots trace to 1896, when the Brethren in Christ Church founded Messiah Home in Harrisburg, PA to serve older adults with Christ-like love.
From the beginning, Messiah Lifeways has been committed to changing the conversation about aging. We want to push the boundaries and resist the stereotypes. We do not fear growing older. Rather, we re-imagine the journey of aging as a time of purpose, zest, and faith-filled living.
Today, it is our dream to inspire everyone 55 and better to live life fully. We pour our heart and soul into every interaction, every relationship, so that we can overcome the challenges and enjoy the triumphs along the journey.
We invite anyone in the community who is 55 and better to walk with us and explore all the possibilities of Messiah Lifeways; of continuing to seek purpose and zest, and to grow as individuals. Together, we can redefine aging and what it means to grow older. Together, we can live – Life. Embraced.
For more information about Messiah Lifeways, please call 717.790.8201 or email us at [email protected].
Founded
1896
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Messiah Lifeways is a non-profit organization located in Mechanicsburg, PA, that provides a network of services for adults 55 and better living in South Central PA. Our roots trace to 1896, when the Brethren in Christ Church founded Messiah Home in Harrisburg, PA to serve older adults with Christ-like love.
From the beginning, Messiah Lifeways has been committed to changing the conversation about aging. We want to push the boundaries and resist the stereotypes. We do not fear growing older. Rather, we re-imagine the journey of aging as a time of purpose, zest, and faith-filled living.
Today, it is our dream to inspire everyone 55 and better to live life fully. We pour our heart and soul into every interaction, every relationship, so that we can overcome the challenges and enjoy the triumphs along the journey.
We invite anyone in the community who is 55 and better to walk with us and explore all the possibilities of Messiah Lifeways; of continuing to seek purpose and zest, and to grow as individuals. Together, we can redefine aging and what it means to grow older. Together, we can live – Life. Embraced.
For more information about Messiah Lifeways, please call 717.790.8201 or email us at [email protected].
Founded
1896
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania