At Divine Comfort Home Health we are looking for a compassionate Home Health Aide for our Home Health Care Agency to provide assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients homes in accordance with an established care plan.

Job Responsibilities:

• Enables residents/residents to stay peacefully in the home by monitoring and recording resident condition, providing support and personal services.

• Monitors resident condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.

• Supports residents by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands.

• Assists residents by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.

• Helps residents care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.

• Advises and help on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.

• Records resident information by making entries in the resident journal and notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.

• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy resident environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions, and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.

• Adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Home Health Aide Qualifications / Skills:

• Creating a safe, effective environment

• Health promotion and maintenance

• Nursing Skills

• Health care administration

• Resident services

• Verbal communication

• Listening

• Training

• Dependability

• Emotional control

• Medical teamwork

• Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: (Must provide copy of resume and professional license)

• High School Diploma or GED

• CPR/FA, 1 & 2 (within 6-12 months of hire), and CPI certification

• Any state-mandated certification

• Minimum 1 year(s) professional or personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses, or challenging behaviors

• Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record with no more than 2 points within the last 3 years

Job Types: Temporary, Contract, Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Home Health Aide Certification (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations