Care Specialist

If you are an experienced home health aide who enjoys varied activities that help people lead more independent lives, we’d love to talk to you! We are seeking a kind and compassionate home health aide who has excellent communication and companionship skills to provide basic medical care, light housekeeping duties, personal care, and hygiene tasks so our patients are empowered to live happily at home. You must have 1-3 years of experience in home health implementing care plans, and make your patients’ health and safety your first priority. If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please apply today!Compensation:$16 - $20 hourlyResponsibilities:Administer Medications: Dispense medications as directed by the Registered Nurse (RN), maintaining an annual error rate of no more than one mistakeResident Response: Attend to any and all resident call lights within 10 minutes to ensure responsive and attentive careLight Housekeeping: Perform regular light housekeeping in resident rooms at least once weekly to promote a clean and comfortable living spaceKeep each room up to high standards of sanitization by changing bedpans and sheets, and performing regular room cleaningService Charting: Accurately document all services provided without missing tasks, ensuring compliance with company standardsAssistance with ADLs: Support residents in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to each individual’s Client Service Plan, with a zero-tolerance policy for missed tasksGive patient support with basic care, daily living activities, bathing, getting dressed, going to the restroom, eating regular meals, and taking proper medication dosagesActivities: Encourage and initiate activities to enhance residents' mental and physical health and promote socializationQualifications:Some college preferred, but a high school diploma or GED is requiredExcellent communication and organizational skills are valuable, as is a compassionate, empathetic, and kind personalityPhysical requirements include being able to lift up to 100 lbs, may be required to stoop, bend, reach, and transfer patients up to 250 lbs as neededTotal Ownership: Takes control of outcomes, removes obstacles to success, no excusesResourcefulness: Finds ways to achieve results despite a lack of resources, able to self-educateBig Why: The driving force behind your career is the passionate care for vulnerable adultsGrowth: Has habits that lead to small improvements in self and team every dayHumility: Puts ego aside, accepts criticism, and finds the best solution in all situationsReliability Show Up: Able to be trusted when neededGratitude: Intentionally looks for, thinks about, and talks about the good in any situationA compassionate, kind, and empathetic personality is essential, with superb organization and communication skillsAbility to work every other weekendCBRF Certifications or willingness to obtain them during employmentCurrent CNA licenseAbout CompanyVitaCare Living is a community-based residential facility (CBRF) dedicated to adding LIFE to the years of our residents and staff through compassionate, person-centered care. With 17 locations within Wisconsin, we care for over 300 residents in smaller, home-like settings that prioritize community, dignity, and purpose.Equal Opportunity EmployerVitaCare Living is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.Note: This position is subject to background checks and compliance with all state and federal regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr WizeHire, Inc