Job Overview Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Home Health Aide & Caregiver, where your compassion and expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families. In this vital role, you will provide personalized in-home care, assisting clients with daily activities, medical needs, and emotional support. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will ensure that each patient receives the highest quality of care in a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment. This paid position offers an opportunity to grow your caregiving skills while making a positive impact on community health and well-being. Responsibilities Provide compassionate assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support. Monitor patient health by observing vital signs, reporting changes, and maintaining accurate medical documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. Assist with medication administration following prescribed schedules and medical terminology guidelines while ensuring compliance with home healthcare regulations. Support patients with specialized needs such as Alzheimer's care, dementia care, end-of-life care, and memory care, ensuring comfort and dignity at all times. Operate patient transfer methods safely using equipment like Hoyer lifts or patient transfer techniques to prevent injury. Perform light housekeeping tasks including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe living environment for clients. Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations while communicating effectively with clients and their families to ensure personalized care plans are followed. Use EMR systems for accurate documentation of patient interactions, medical records, and care activities. Respond promptly to emergencies by applying first aid or basic life support (BLS) techniques such as CPR when necessary. Support clients in community settings or during live-in employment arrangements, ensuring consistent quality of care across various environments. Experience Prior experience working in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home healthcare agencies is highly preferred. Demonstrated experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities enhances your ability to provide specialized support. Knowledge of medical terminology, catheter care, medication management, and vital signs measurement is essential for delivering safe patient care. Experience in geriatrics or working with geriatric patients helps foster understanding of age-related health challenges. Familiarity with home health regulations, HIPAA compliance, and medical documentation ensures adherence to legal standards and confidentiality protocols. Previous roles involving patient transfer methods or heavy lifting demonstrate physical readiness for demanding caregiving tasks. Live-in employment experience is advantageous for providing continuous support in residential settings. Join us to be part of a compassionate team committed to enriching lives through dedicated home healthcare services!

Pay:

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person