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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.
$34,421 / year median in Pennsylvania
+23% projected growth
Job Description
DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY
- Assist Individuals as they develop and maintain skills to improve their daily-living and social skills
- Engage in activities with Individuals to live more independently within the community and/or be more productive and participatory in community life
- Maintain annual 24 hour training requirements
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
- Compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- Willing to complete given background checks
- Valid Driver's License and existing insurance
- Willing and able to drive individuals in personal car throughout the community
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Flexibility is preferred to allow more opportunity for individual assignments
ADVANTAGES
- Compensation processed weekly
- Flexible work hours including evenings and weekends
- Personal and professional fulfillment in an impactful role Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.