Home Care Aide

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
• Do the clients shopping or accompany them when they shop
• 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 (CPR)
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance

Schedule

• Flexible
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift 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.