Caregiver/ Homecare/CNA/HHA

Job Description

Job Description Home Care Worker

Job Summary

Cares for elderly, disabled, convalescent or handicapped at individual's home or day-time residence.

General Accountabilities

Assists with daily activities at individual's home.

Performs tasks including but not limited to making beds, doing laundry, preparing meals, washing dishes, ironing, cleaning, bathing, dressing, etc.

Meal preparation meals

Errands and grocery shopping.

Helps patient up and down stairs, in and out of bed, etc.

Medication reminders

Accompanies ambulatory patients outside of home.

Entertains patient by reading, talking, listening to individual, upon request.

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications Education: Highschool Diploma/GED

Certified CPR

Negative TB skin test or Chest X-ray

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, must be able to stand, walk, squat, twist, reach, bend, pull and push

Have reliable transportation

Driver's license and a good driving record, reliable automobile with proof of insurance

Certification from an accredited HHA or CNA school

Experience: At least 1 year of related experience

Dependable, reliable and compassionate

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication, Active listening, Service orientation Monitoring, Critical thinking.