Caregiver/ Home Health Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for helping others? If so, Interim Healthcare is the place for you!

Weekday, Weekend, Day & Evening Shifts Available

Openings in Pottstown

Job Summary:

As a caregiver at Interim Healthcare, you’ll build relationships, improve the quality of life, and serve elderly in need of love and care. Your goal will be to help individuals enjoy life by helping them perform their daily functions of living. Your compassion and diligence as a caregiver will bring joy into the lives of the clients you work with and help them feel encouraged, involved, and loved while living safely at home.

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
• Provide social interaction, activities, and emotional support to our clients.
• Range of motion exercise.
• Help with ambulation and transferring.
• Ensure a safe environment with unobstructed pathways.
• Monitor / report any changes in client's health to the Client Care Team.
• Follow care plans provided by the Client Care Team and document all   provided care accurately.
• Maintain a professional and compassionate attitude towards clients, families, and coworkers.

A few must haves from you:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) 
• Minimum of 6 months of verifiable experience
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation
• Must have a valid two-step PPD
• Strong work ethic
• History of great attendance
• A smart phone with the capability to download and use a timeclock app.
• Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

A few nice to haves from you:

• Dementia Experience
• Facility Experience
• Hoyer Lift Experience

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits:

As one of the highest paying agencies in the area we offer our Home Health Aides competitive pay, along with some other excellent benefits:

• Competitive Pay (Weekly)- We pay well for quality, skills, and experience.
• Location –We hate commuting too—and we’ll do our best to provide clients as close to you as possible.
• Flexibility – We understand how difficult it can be to find a job that balances your time with school, kids, or other priorities. We’ll do our best to provide flexible options that work with your schedule.
• Education/Learning – Free certifications and courses will be at your fingertips every day to help you grow in your position and gain professional experience for future opportunities.
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program- Our EAP is designed to connect employees with the best resources for handling personal challenges that can impact their ability to manage stress and remain productive while at work.  There are trained representatives that can evaluate the needs of the employees and connect them to the best resources to help with that need. Whether it's recommending a counselor or providing a list of local photographers to lessen the stress of planning an upcoming wedding, the representatives can quickly and efficiently go to work for you!
• Fin Fit - Financial Wellness Program- Financial tools and services to assist you with improving your financial stability. Financial wellness or well-being refers to your overall financial health and knowledge, paired with the absence of money-related stressors such as unforeseen expenses. What does financial wellness mean for you? Financial Wellness impacts your morale, engagement, and productivity while at work — factors that can all impact your overall well-being significantly. 
• Working Advantage – A discount program with access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts. Exclusive discounts and special offers on products, services, and experiences you need and love. Save big on theme parks, attractions, hotels, rental cars, concerts, sports, live events, electronics, appliances, apparel, gift cards, movie tickets, and much more. 

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Aides (HHAs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates HHAs, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of caregivers who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based care they provide.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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