Home Care Aide

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job Summary

We are looking for a Home Care Aide to join our team! You will be directly working with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care, but by building genuine relationships with those you serve. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets patient needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role. Prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus. This is often a demanding jobs you will have to available most days and weeks.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles

Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care

Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor

Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert

Engage patients in exercises or other activities

Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the client (when they are able)Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Hospice care experience

Proven experience as a caregiver

Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid

Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards

Respectful and compassionate

Good time management skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Strong ethics

Physical enduranceSchedule

Flexible

Monday to Saturday

Weekends as neededShift Availability

Day shift (preferred)Ability to commute / relocate

Reliable transportation

Willing to commute or planning to relocate (required)All caregivers are required to wear a mask and be FULLY vaccinated with Covid-19 vaccine.