A $6,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-Time or $3,750 Sign-on Bonus for Part-Time is being offered with this position! Provides assistance in daily living and personal care in patients' homes in accordance with an established care plan.

Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household items; preparing and serving meals and snacks and assisting with eating;

running errands.Assists patients by providing personal services such as grooming bathing and dressing.Assists client with mobility / transfer, getting in and out of bed or chair and / or walking.

Obtains emergency assistance if required.Attends to the comfort and safety of the client during the caregivers' absence.Follows the assigned plan of care and notifies staff nurse of changing or unusual conditions.

Participates in all scheduled in-service meetings.Records patient information on Aide notes and submits timely.Projects a professional image and attitude at all times.

Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.Must possess a valid driver's license.Reliable transportation and proof of state required vehicle insurance.

Current negative TB skin test or state health card.Completion of 75 hour Home Health Aide training class.Certified in CPR / First Aid.

Salary Description $11 / hr.

Last updated : 2024-03-07