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Respite Care/Home Health Aide
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$31,294 / year median in North Carolina
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Support daily activities including feeding, dressing, hygiene, and mobility Administer medications and operate specialized medical equipment (e.g., feeding pumps, suction devices) Provide care for individuals with complex medical conditions Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with families and care teams Ensure safety and compliance with all regulationsQualifications:
Minimum 2 years of experience in special needs care (or relevant degree/certification:CNA, LPN, RN
) Current CPR and First Aid certification TB test clearance and ability to pass background checks Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, empathetic demeanor Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.Benefits
- Dental Insurance