Overview:
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Home Health Aides. As a Home Health Aide, you will provide essential care and support to patients in their homes. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Duties:

A home health aide plays a crucial role in providing care and assistance to individuals who are unable to fully care for themselves due to illness, disability, or age-related issues. The job description of a home health aide typically includes the following responsibilities:

• Personal Care: Providing assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Mobility Assistance: Helping clients with mobility issues to move around safely, including transferring from bed to wheelchair or vice versa.
• Medication Reminders: Assisting clients with medication schedules, ensuring they take the right medications at the correct times.
• Meal Preparation: Planning and preparing nutritious meals according to the client's dietary needs and preferences.
• Light Housekeeping: Performing light household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and tidying up the client's living space.
• Companionship: Offering emotional support and companionship to clients, engaging in conversation, and participating in leisure activities.
• Monitoring Health: Observing and reporting any changes in the client's condition or behavior to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Transportation: Accompanying clients to medical appointments, grocery shopping, or other errands as needed.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of the care provided, including daily activities, vital signs, and any significant observations.
• Collaboration: Communicating effectively with the client's family members, healthcare team, and other caregivers to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, such as working as a nurse or in a nursing home
- Knowledge of basic medical procedures and terminology
- Ability to accurately measure and record vital signs
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Compassionate and empathetic nature to provide quality patient care
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Reliable transportation to travel to patient homes

Skills:
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nurse assistance skills
- Experience in nursing home settings
- Tube feeding knowledge
- Familiarity with medical systems and procedures
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations
- Cooking skills for meal preparation
- Senior care experience
- Dementia care knowledge
- Patient care expertise

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care to individuals in need, we encourage you to apply for the position of Home Health Aide. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients every day.

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Work Location: In person