Home Care Aide (HCA) Job Description
Right at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire Skilled Caregivers and Home Health Aids to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. We have immediate part-time positions available. You can make a difference in your career by helping people stay in the comfort of their homes. Benefits: Here's Why Caregivers Like Working for Us: Flexible scheduling Pay increases available through our Personal Advancement Program Bonuses for referrals Aflac Insurance opportunities Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program Named Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse Responsibilities and Duties: Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using a bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, shaving, skin, and hair) Ambulation/Transfers Eating Dressing/Shaving Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments. Performs housekeeping activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathroom Performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a Right at Home nurse. These could include (but are not limited to): Medication reminders Assisting with the prescribed range of motion exercises Measuring and preparing special diets Understanding dementia care Incontinence care Qualifications and Skills: High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred. One to Three Years of experience as a Caregiver/Home Health Aide in healthcare (in homes or facilities). Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job. Possess a valid driver’s license and insured automobile