Job Description
Home Care Aide Sign-on bonus of up to $1,000! Tired of being overworked and underappreciated? We do things differently! We offer our At Home Care family: Top pay wage scale Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance for full-time employees Tuition scholarships for you and your family Weekly pay and direct deposit Paid travel Home health aide education Short commute times we try to match you to work opportunities near your home. Job Purpose The basic function of a home care aide is to perform tasks such as activities of daily living and household tasks. Job Responsibilities: Planning, preparation, and cleanup of meals Giving bed baths or assisting with a shower or tub bath Assist with oral care, such as tooth brushing or denture care, when the participant is unable. Assisting with getting in and out of bed to a wheelchair, walker, or chair when a participant is weight-bearing. Assisting the participants with ordinarily self-administered medications (open bottles, get water) Light housekeeping Laundering clothes and linens; Making beds and changing sheets; Shopping for essential items (e.g., groceries, cleaning supplies, etc.); Advance personal care - assist with ostomy care, assist with catheter care, perform bowel programs, administer non-injectable meds, assist with insulin set-up, and perform vital signs and weights Skills/Education: Must be 18 years of age A minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care with either a skilled nursing facility or an in-home care agency is preferred. Certified nurse assistant (CNA) license must be nonrestrictive Must also be able to assist the patient with walking through the use of a cane, walker, or gait belt throughout the facility or client's home.