Summary

We are now hiring a Caregiver in the surrounding areas of Frankfort, KY.

This is a PRN position.

Loyalty Bonus Available

One Patient at a Time

Earn PTO while working 32+ Hours

Flexible Scheduling

At Commonwealth Community Based Services, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the?meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,?each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.?You can find a home for your career here.

As CNAs, Aides & Caregivers, you can expect:

Opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages

Flexibility for true work-life balance

Continuing education and tuition reimbursement

Career mobility and growth opportunities

If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your nursing career, this is a great opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing patients with in-home personal care and designated health related services to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well-being, while following the written plan of care, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and agency policies and procedures.

* Reports observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.

* Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable.

* Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.

* May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including peri care and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode, and toilet.

* Assist client in preparing for bed. Position patient in bed as directed. Assists with ambulation including with cane, walker, and crutches. Personal care dressing of client. Medication reminder.

* Assists with household tasks directly essential to client's personal care.

* Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping and performing other essential errands, if necessary.

* Measures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide.

* Prepares meals as required based upon clients preferred diet. May need to feed client if required.

* Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.

* Ensures confidentiality of client records and information.

* Records and reports activities related to personal care responsibilities, as required.

* Responds promptly to client requests.

* Documents all client related activities in a timely manner.

* Participates in performance improvement in-services.

* Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Experience Desired

* Six months experience in home care preferred.

* Current CPR certification required.

Skill Requirements

* Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients needs.

* Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the patient.

* Able to work independently.

* Ability to multi-task, self-directed, good time management skills, courteous, and common sense.

* Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

* Must possess the disposition and personality to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people and their families keeping personal matters confidential.

* Must possess a strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization.

* Ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.