Home Health Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to join a rapidly growing team who improves the lives of families in their community If you have a passion for helping others in your community and have experience working with a medically complex populace, this might be the right organization for you! Guardian Care is currently seeking a Home Health Aide to support families in Indiana.

Did you know that up to 1 in 4 (26 percent) Americans suffers from a disability? At Guardian Care, our mission is to make it easy for family members to care for their medically complex loved ones, partnering with extended Care Teams to provide holistic care. We believe our seniors and special needs pediatric populace deserve to live in inclusive, supportive communities. Our vision is to improve the lives of Indiana Families and Caregivers, every day.

Position Summary:

The Home Health Aide will report directly to the Director of Nursing. The home health aide monitors or reports changes in health status and provides personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming of the patient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with personal care activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.

• Monitor patients’ condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.

• Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and medication reminders.

• Perform light housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes, and changing bed linens.

• Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support.

• Maintain accurate records of services performed and report changes in patients' conditions to a nurse or supervisor.

• Follow the care plan outlined by the care team and participate in updating care plans when necessary.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Work is performed in clients' homes and may involve travel between client homes.

• May involve exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids.

• Requires bending, lifting, standing for extended periods, and the ability to assist with mobility.

Additional Expectations:

• Live out Guardian Care values: Treat Everyone Like Family, Integrity Without Compromise, Disciplined Communication, Deliver and Improve.

• Understand and comply with Guardian Care Policies and Procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality as related to client information under HIPAA regulations regarding Protected Health Information. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications:

• Certification from a state-approved Home Health Aide training program.

• Current CPR/First Aid certification (preferred).

• Previous experience in home health or personal care preferred.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Physical stamina and the ability to assist clients with mobility.

• Compassionate and patient demeanor.

• US work authorization (Required)

Salary: $16/hr

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