Home Care Aide Flex

We are urgently hiring Flex Home Care Aides - HCAs – Come join a great team!! Position Summary: This position serves a vital function in support of the company's clients, seniors and people with disabilities living independently in their homes, but who need assistance with daily tasks. The Home Care Aide - Core is on call for 5 days per week -- minimum one day being a weekend day, 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed). Work schedule is to be determined by the direct supervisor and this position cannot refuse assignments on scheduled days. Essential Duties The Home Care Aide - Core calls into the office every morning for assignment. Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasks Assist with personal care needs of the client (bathing, dressing, etc.) Provide or assist in routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry Transport client to doctor's office, grocery store and other essential errands Assist client with the self-administration of medications Observe and report any changes in client's condition Position Requirements & Competencies 5 days per week -- minimum one day is a weekend day 40 Hours per week (20 hours guaranteed) On call for 24 hour shifts Must be 18 years of age Must be able to pass a criminal background check Must have reliable transportation; if by car, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required Nurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for others Ability to work with limited supervision Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Good communication and interpersonal skillsReliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized Working conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including lifting in excess of 15lbs, with or without assistance, depending on assignment requirements. Bending and stooping to prepare equipment for consumer or managing consumer environment. Transferring, turning and positioning clients and assisting to ambulate. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: #J-18808-Ljbffr