Caregiver Job Description
Do you enjoy making others smile? Do you enjoy caring for others in need? Are you compassionate and reliable? If you said yes, then Sweet Golden Years needs someone like you on our team! Sweet Golden Years Home Health Care has several openings for caregivers looking to make a lasting impact on quality-of-life for seniors and adults in the greater Pittsburgh area (including Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties). We are actively looking for compassionate caregivers to care for our clients in a professional and respectful manner. If you have experience in home health care, or having cared for family or loved ones who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly for at least sixth months, one of our home health care positions might be for you! The ideal candidate will be competent, patient, and friendly with excellent communication skills. Compassion and a service-oriented mind are a must! Tasks vary from client to client, but most often consist of cooking, light cleaning, laundry, and bathing/hygiene assistance. Shifts and placement are determined by location, striving to keep caregivers within a 15-mile commute of their assignment. Why Work For Us? SGY is a small, locally owned business that is passionate about the industry and has more than 15-years of experience in home health. We truly care about our clients (and our caregivers, too!) “I have been working at SGY since February 2014 and it has been a very rewarding experience. It is very fulfilling to be able to help people who really need you, and working for a company like SGY you can do that and still have flexibility for your school or other responsibilities. The environment within the company is personal and friendly. Overall, a great experience.” - Caregiver Testimonial In addition to client and caregiver satisfaction, Sweet Golden Years can offer you: - Compensation based on your experience level - Bonuses for exemplary service and attendance - Overtime pay for holidays worked Interested? Great! The following areas have caregiver positions available ASAP: - Apollo - Brackenridge - New Kensington - North Huntingdon - Pittsburgh o (Forest Hills area) o (Old Deutschtown area) - Verona Qualifications: 1. Must have at least 6 months direct caregiving experience of a senior or adult. 2. Must have valid driver’s license, transportation, and auto insurance. 3. Must complete two-step TB Test (or show proof of completion) by date of hire. 4. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen. 5. Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check Clearance 6. Must be able to provide proof of Pennsylvania residency Applicants must be able to provide two references from a previous employer or coworker. References from friends and relatives are not accepted. Please apply through the listing, or through our internal website. Sweet Golden Years Home Health Care 4 U is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be equally considered for employment and shall not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other protected category.