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LECOM Institute for Successful Living Personal Care Aide in Erie, Pennsylvania
The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging, is seeking Personal Care Aides and Med Techs to work varying shifts in a number of locations throughout Erie County.
Although NO CERTIFICATION nor previous experience is required to apply for this position, individuals who currently hold a valid Med Tech or CNA license are eligible for an increased starting salary.
Medical Assistants who desire a direct patient care position are also well qualified for this position.
We offer a variety of scheduling options. However, increased availability of days and hours is a plus. Full or Part time positions available. Schedules could also consist of either 8hr or 12hr shifts.
Summary:
Personal Care Aides are responsible to provide personal care including but not limited to bathing, shampooing, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, laundry, kitchen help, and serving meals.
May include Medication Pass duties, once certified.
*LECOM may offer Med Tech training to qualified candidates.
Qualifications Include:
- Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must maintain current certifications in CPR and First Aid - offered by employer if needed
- Previous Healthcare experience preferred.
- Medication Pass Certification is a plus.
LECOM's full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package, which includes:
- Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $55/ month!
- Full Family Medical Insurance is only $270/month!
- Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance can take advantage of waived co-pays and deductibles at LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
- Paid time off accruals - vacation and sick
- 7 Paid holidays each calendar year
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
- Employee referral program
- Employee appreciation/recognition events
- Employee assistance program and discounted membership at the LECOM Fitness and Wellness Center
The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified candidates may apply by clicking, "Apply Now". Next, submit your resume. You may complete a cover letter on the following screen. *You must contact the employer via one of the methods listed on the screen after clicking "Apply for this job". * Please be sure to identify PA CareerLink as your referral source.