Home Care Aide provides household management activities to enable patients in independence at home. Assists patient with self-administered medications and emotional supports. Being a Home Care Aide typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or a manager. Additionally, Home Care Aide may require CPR certified. The Home Care Aide possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
We are looking for a Home Health Aid to join our team! You will directly work with veterans, following a one-on-one care plan in Veterans homes. You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care, but by building genuine relationships with those you serve.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, detail-orientation, and a commitment to providing a healthy, positive environment are needed to succeed in this role. Prior Home Health, Nursing Home or Hospice experience is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Build relationships with Veterans by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert
- Maintain records of patient care after each visit using Google Drive. This will include tasks completed during your visit, progress made, and any other items of significance
- Reporting any concerns immediately to supervisor
- Travel up to 40 minutes from your home
- Veterans will have different requirements, these may include:
- Assistance with daily activities such as moving in and out of bed, bath, wheelchairs, or automobiles
- Assistance with making meals, changing bed linens, laundry, cleaning the home or personal care
- Engagement in exercises or other activities
Qualifications:
- Positive, caring and patient demeanor
- Negative TB Test
- High School Diploma or GED
- Smart phone
- Driver’s license - required *Car insurance
- CPR certification - required
- One-year prior experience - preferred
**Mileage reimbursement available after 90 day probationary period**
Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diem
Pay: $16.50 - $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week
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Work Location: In person