North Colorado Springs Home Health Aide

Home Health Aides needed in North Colorado Springs Home Instead® Care Professional Job Description North Colorado Springs Senior Care dba Home Instead®

Objective:

Home Instead® Care Professionals provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes. These services are meant to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Home Instead® Care Professionals help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care, and compassion.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life
• Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client's needs or living conditions.
• Maintain regular communication with supervisor and franchise office staff
• Provide Companionship & Home Helper services which could include: o Companionship and conversation o Providing stabilization and assistance with walking o Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items o Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders o Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.

) o Washing laundry o Running errands o Accompanying clients to appointments

• Provide Personal Care services which could include: o Assisting with bathing o Assisting with grooming o Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues
• Provide Specialized services which could include: o Advanced Alzheimer's/dementia care o

Hospice Care Secondary Responsibilities:

• Complete all required training designated by franchise office
• Participate in company sponsored training and social events including Care Professional meetings
• Report hours according to office policy and communicate changes in availability in a timely manner
• Participate in annual Engagement and Pulse Survey
• Document client information in Client Journal or within the operating software app
• May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client's vehicle
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned

Essential Job Requirements:

• Ability to learn technology for franchise offices using the home care tablet and for online training and development
• Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and reach
• Possess a valid driver's license or state identification
• Possess valid auto insurance
• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Referral program

Work Location:

In person