Job Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Home Health Aide & Caregiver, where your dedication and skills will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring personalized care. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive support to patients in their homes or assisted living environments, promoting independence, safety, and well-being. Your active engagement and empathetic approach will help clients maintain their dignity and quality of life while receiving professional, respectful care tailored to their unique needs. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with diverse populations, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those managing chronic conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
LOOKING FOR 6p-11p or 7p-7a Shifts!!
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support using tools like Hoyer lifts when necessary.
- Support patients with specialized care needs such as catheter care, hospice care, dementia care, Alzheimer's care, and memory care.
- Maintain detailed medical documentation ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards.
- Assist with light housekeeping tasks including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and ensuring a safe environment for clients.
- Support patients during emergencies by knowing CPR procedures and responding swiftly to urgent situations.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s condition.
- Work effectively in home & community care settings or assisted living facilities to deliver consistent quality care.
- Must have current CHHA license.
Experience
- Prior experience in home health or caregiving roles is highly preferred; experience in nursing homes or long-term care environments is advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to work with people with developmental disabilities or cognitive impairments such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and medical documentation practices is essential for accurate record keeping.
- Proven competency in patient observation skills and working with EMR/EHR systems for documentation purposes.
- Certification in CPR is required; additional certifications such as hospice care training or catheter care are a plus.
- Experience working with seniors or individuals requiring memory or dementia-specific care enhances your suitability for this role.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting using Hoyer lifts and assisting with mobility safely while maintaining patient dignity. Join us if you’re passionate about providing empathetic home & community-based care that empowers individuals to live healthier, happier lives!
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
