Tired of working long shifts with an overwhelming patient load? Come work for BrightStar Care of East Richmond where you can make a difference working with a smaller number of patients for reasonable hours. BrightStar Care of East Richmond, an independently owned and operated agency actively hiring compassionate members to their team to work with the elderly in their home. The Home Health Aide is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs. The team is looking for a dedicated individual with a passion for care and values honesty and commitment as much as BrightStar does. Our commitment to incorporating advanced technology has offered our employees an opportunity to deliver their best performance. Work as many or as few hours as you want, as our team is looking for individuals searching for part-time and PRN work, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Free continuing education
• Flexible schedule
• Variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
• Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based
• One to one patient care
• Referral Program
• Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process
• International opportunities with over 300 locations in US and Canada

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily personal hygiene including, but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities, feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping
• Provide client care according to approved Plan of Care
• Take and record vital signs of client including height and weight, if necessary
• Assist client with active and passive range of motion as defined by the plan of care, as well as observing the client’s physical, mental, and emotional conditions
• Provide client with help walking and transferring to doctor appointments, outside activities, and shopping
• Develop and promote a safe environment to provide quality client care through adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards
• Provide transportation as required
• Assist in providing a safe environment for client
• Comply with all documentation and record keeping requirements
• Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions.
• Ensure client’s rights are adhered to
• Treat client, family, and staff with courtesy and respect

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of a home health aide program
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Licensed driver with an insured automobile
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Home Care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PCA (Required)

Work Location: On the road