Home Care Aide (HCA) Job Description
We are looking for a compassionate In-Home Aide to provide non-medical services to senior citizens or home-bound clients in their everyday lives. The fulfilment and satisfaction that comes with helping others is the best part of this job. If you are a compassionate, nurturing and positive person who enjoys helping others, then this is a job for you. We expect you to be patient, polite, and a good communicator. Experience in housekeeping tasks and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate.
Responsibilities
Ensure clients receive their medication on time
Assist clients with their daily living
Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.
Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions
Help customers with their shopping and running errand
Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
Provide emotional support
Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Provide respite, companion and sitter care services
Skills
Proven experience as personal care assistant or caregiver
Committed to health & safety
Able to do housework and cooking
Well-organized and reliable
Excellent communication and people skills
Positive and compassionate attitude
Strong ethics
Physical stamina
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
A valid driver’s license
Ability to successfully pass criminal background check.
Pass drug test.
Ability to be bonded.
Must obtain a current physical and TB Test