In Home Health Aide

Job Description

Looking for caregivers to join our home care family

Description:

At ComForCare Home Care we value our in home care aides like family. Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best life possible. Just as importantly, we celebrate success and have fun!

ComForCare is proud to be a two time Great Places to Work employer and we were recently named as one of the 2022 Best Workplaces for Millennials by Fortune Magazine. This marks the second consecutive year ComForCare has earned a place on this prestigious list.

We invite you to become part of our team! We have open positions and are looking for the very best to support clients in their homes. Whether you are looking to get started in a home care career or are an experienced aide, we have something for you.

We will consider your availability and preferred locations when setting up your schedule.

We provide caregivers competitive pay, training and benefits, as well as opportunities for advancement.

Are you naturally nurturing? Do you want a job that is truly fulfilling? Locally, independently owned and operated office is looking for you.

Job Summary:

The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.

Essential Functions:

Personal Care

Provide assistance with: bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheel chair, walker, crutches, cane), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding

Companion/Sitter/Household Management

Provide companionship and respite services for family

Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms

Medication Services

Assist with medications that the client self-administers

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

High school graduate or G.E.D certificate

Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide course

At least six months experience as a Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide (in homes or facilities)

Be listed in good standing on the States Caregiver Registry (Missouri FCRS)

Achieves a minimum score of 80% on competency exam (Home Health Aide Test)

Meets passing criteria on DEARS Ethics test

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job

Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.