Hourly Pay, Dependent on Experience

Knoxville, Clinton & Oak Ridge, Tennessee

A leading provider of home health care services is looking for Home Health Aide to join their growing team! The Home Health Aide will play a vital role in allowing our aging population to stay comfortably in their home. The ideal candidate for this opportunity will be kind and compassionate with a desire to help people.

We offer flexible scheduling. Day and Night shifts available!

The Home Health Aide will be responsible for:

· Serving as a companion to clients

· Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc.

· Managing medication and assessing effectiveness of current medication regimen

· Preparing meals

· Assisting in daily household tasks as needed

· Tending to personal hygiene needs

· Providing bathing and dressing assistance

· Assisting with patient transfer

· Shopping and running errands as needed

· Communicating with the clients' family/friends regarding care needs

· Following patient care plan

The Home Health Aide will excel with:

· Caregiving experience preferred

· Experience with Alzheimer's or dementia care preferred

· Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

· Proven reliability with an excellent work ethic

· Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time

· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance

· Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills

· The ability to provide care across a variety of settings

· Empathy and the ability to care for the clients social, emotional, physical, and mental needs

· Ability to stay calm and diffuse stressful or uncomfortable situations

· An understanding of what to do in an emergency

· Training in any special areas of care you provide

The Home Health Aide will be rewarded with:

· Hourly Pay, Dependent on Experience

· Performance based pay increase after probate period

· Incentive bonus opportunities!

· Referral bonuses available!