Home Care Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Home Health Care Aide

Salary Range Full-time $23k - $34k

Job Summary Cares for elderly, disabled, etc at individual's home or day-time residence.

General Accountabilities

Assists with daily activities at individual's home and complete assigned job duties

Are capable of following a care services plan with minimal supervision, if applicable.

Performs tasks including but not limited to making beds, doing laundry, preparing meals, washing dishes, ironing, cleaning, bathing, dressing, etc.

Purchases and prepares meals and groceries for individual.

Helps patient up and down stairs, in and out of bed, etc.

Administers oral medication written under doctor prescription.

Accompanies ambulatory patients outside of home. Entertains patient by reading, talking, listening to individual, upon request.

Visits several households to provide similar daily care.

Educated family about status/health of individual being cared for.

Be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with client and supervisor

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications Education:

High School Diploma/GED

Must be at least 18 years of age Must be willing to take a drug screening and criminal background check

Experience:

At least 1 year of related experience or capable of completing assigned job duties

Have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance if transportation is a part of the caregiver's duties.

Must be willing to attend and show proof of all in-service trainings required to perform the duties of job

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication Active listening Service orientation Monitoring Critical thinking