Home Care Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Messiah Lifeways Community Support Services - Mechanicsburg, PA, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: $15.00Hourly, Job Shift: Varied, Job Category: Health Care, Part-Time & PRN Opportunities

💙 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. Shifts may be scheduled as early as 6:00 AM and extend into the late evening hours, depending on client needs.

Part-Time

Minimum of 16 hours per pay period
8 weekend hours per month
4 holiday hours every other holiday

PRN

Flexible scheduling based on availability and client needs
Minimum of 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

📈 Career Growth Opportunities

At Messiah Lifeways, we believe in developing our team members. Potential career paths include:

Home Care Scheduler
Lead Caregiver

💚 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 and PRN 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!