Home Health Caregiver - Portage | Immediate Need

Home Health Caregiver - Portage | Immediate Need

The Caregiver role at BrightStar Care in Portage, WI gives you the opportunity to brighten someone's outlook and provide the day-to-day assistance they need to live life to the fullest. Join our BrightStar Care team in Portage, WI serving the surrounding Columbia County community! As a Caregiver (also known as a Home Health Aide or Personal Care Assistant), you'll build meaningful relationships while providing essential in-home care. Your role will include personal care, hygiene assistance, meal preparation, monitoring and taking vitals, light housekeeping, and supporting daily activities to help clients maintain independence. Active CPR certification is preferred. Don't have an active CPR certification? No problem we will help you get certified!

*This position will offer very flexible scheduling with a focus on Day or Overnight Shift*

Pay: $18 - $21/hour

Why BrightStar Care?

• Weekly Pay with direct deposit or debit card
• Flexible Scheduling including weekends and evenings
• Rewards and Recognition Programs
• Career Growth

Are you ready to put your heart and hands to work by providing everyday services that help clients remain happy and healthy in their own home or preferred care environment? Apply today for the night shift Caregiver position serving the community of Columbia County!

• Provide client with hygiene care as directed including, but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities, feeding, linen changes and light housekeeping
• Prepare and administer meals according to client's diet
• Take and record vital signs, as well as height and weight, if necessary
• Assist client in active and passive range of motion defined by the plan of care, document observed changes and report any changes to the Director of Nursing
• Assist client in walking and transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities and shopping
• Develop and promote a safe environment for quality client care through adherence to established policies, procedures and standards
• Ensure client's rights are adhered to

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred unless where required by law
• Certification CPR (ARC)
• Certified CPR and current physical or T.B./PPD test, if applicable
• Licensed driver with reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with the organization's requirements
• Ability to adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate effectively
• Ability to travel up to 30 minutes as needed for client care service needs as well as staff and business needs including job required training and conferences.
• Experience working with a Hoyer Lift, EZ Stand, Cath Care, and Gait Belts

BrightStar Care is an equal opportunity employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO Is the Law poster: BrightStar Care is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different.