Slidell/Covington Part-time Direct Service Worker - In Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Right at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire skilled DSW/CNA's to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. This PRN (as needed) position offers flexibility in your busy schedule, but you still have the opportunity for possible full-time hours/set scheduling. We have immediate positions available. You can make a difference in your career by helping people stay in the comfort of their homes.

Benefits:
Here's Why Caregivers Like Working for Us:

• Flexible scheduling 
• Pay increases available through our Personal Advancement Program
• Bonuses for referrals
• 401k for 30 hours or more in weekly scheduling
• Vitahealth Opportunities for 30 hours or more weekly
• Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program
• Named Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse

Responsibilities and Duties:
Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to):

• Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using a bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin, and hair)
• Ambulation/Transfers
• Eating
• Dressing
• Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions
• Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments.
• Performs housekeeping activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathroom

Performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a Right at Home nurse. These could include (but are not limited to):

• Medication reminders
• Assisting with the prescribed range of motion exercises
• Measuring and preparing special diets
• Understanding dementia care
• Incontinence care

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred.
• 1 year of experience as a Caregiver/Home Health Aide in healthcare (in homes or facilities).
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and insured automobile