Care Specialist for Seniors in Community Settings

2 days ago


WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania, United States Geisinger Full time

About Geisinger

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Geisinger is a healthcare organization that cares for its patients, members, students, family, and communities. Our mission is to provide high-quality care and improve the health of those we serve.

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Salary Range: $40,000 - $60,000 per year

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Job Summary:

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We are seeking a Care Specialist to join our team at Geisinger. As a Care Specialist, you will provide personal care assistance to seniors in community settings. You will work independently to provide care needed while allowing maximum independence in the home.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Provide personal care assistance to seniors, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
  • Assist with ambulation and transfers of seniors
  • Help with medication compliance and care of incontinence
  • Participate in light housekeeping and laundry duties
  • Use supplies accurately and economically
  • Deliver medication and supplies as needed
  • Maintain accurate and thorough documentation for services provided
  • Communicate effectively with seniors, families, and healthcare teams
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Requirements:

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To be successful as a Care Specialist, you will need:

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  • A minimum of 1 year of related work experience (Preferred)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays
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Benefits:

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At Geisinger, we offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance coverage, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer access to our MyHealth Rewards wellness program, which helps you improve your health and earn incentives.

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About Working at Geisinger

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We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Disability Solutions to Geisinger, as data controller, through Geisinger's data processor SonicJobs.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace environment for all employees and job applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.



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