Caregiver / Home Health Aide

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Pay USD $14.00 - $15.00 / Hour Overview All Ways Caring HomeCare - Caregiver. Thank you for reviewing our In-Home Caregiver position at All Ways Caring HomeCare. As a caregiver, you will play a crucial role in helping us provide compassionate care to our clients in the comfort of their homes. At All Ways Caring HomeCare, our difference is our people and we make that a priority. We want our entire staff to feel awesome about their job every day. Why Choose All Ways Caring HomeCare? Great Company Culture Competitive Pay Employee Benefits; including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 401K Daily Pay Option Available Career Growth Opportunities - Up to $500 towards CNA certification Flexible Hours Work close to home Responsibilities Provide personal care services in accordance with an established plan of care, including: Personal care needs Mouth and denture care Shaving Finger and toe nail care (no cutting) Grooming hair – shampooing, combing, oiling Bathing or bed bath (shower or tub, partial or complete) Assistance with dressing Assist with toileting – bed pan, commode/chair or urinal (emptying and cleaning) Remind participants to take medication Assist with eating and feeding if needed Transfer or change the participant's body position Assist with ambulation Provide companionship Perform housekeeping tasks: Ensure rooms are clean and in order Prepare shopping lists Purchase and store groceries Prepare and serve meals Launder, iron, sweep, mop, and dust Run errands Provide assistance/supervision during community outings Clean and operate home equipment such as vacuum cleaner, stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, and small appliances Change linen and make the bed Clean the kitchen, including washing dishes, pots, and pans Provide compassionate companionship to patients Other duties as assigned Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be a high school graduate, have a GED, or demonstrate the ability to read written assignments and write adequately to complete required forms and reports of visits. Must demonstrate the ability to work well with aged and disabled individuals who have limited functioning capacity. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Capable of working responsibly with confidential information. Must be able to work independently. Must maintain current and active first aid and CPR certification. Be physically able to perform the job tasks required and have assurance that communicable diseases of major public health concern are not present, as verified by a physician. Have interest in and empathy for people who are ill, elderly, or disabled. Be emotionally mature and able to respond to participants and situations in a responsible manner. Have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively, assertively, and cooperatively with a variety of people. Must not have been convicted of a crime substantially related to the dependent population or any violent crime. Must be able to recognize the signs of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation and the procedures to follow as required in the Vulnerable Adult Act. Must have knowledge of how to prevent burns, falls, fires, and emergency numbers to contact emergency personnel if required. About Our Line of Business All Ways Caring HomeCare delivers quality, compassionate, and individualized care and support that helps people in need of assistance stay at home – all while maximizing their dignity, privacy, and independence. Whether recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, living with a chronic disability, or dealing with the natural process of aging, services are tailored to meet the individual needs of people of all ages, physical conditions, and cognitive abilities. All Ways Caring HomeCare services include personal care and homemaking programs, professional nursing, older adult care management, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, respite care, and other programs. For more information, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr All Ways Caring HomeCare