What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker/Caregiver position at True Shepherd Home Healthcare LLC?
Direct Care Worker / HHA / CNA needed for a Home Health
Agency (Hellertown, PA)
We are looking for compassionate Home Health Aides/ Direct Care Workers to provide assistance in daily living and personal care services in patient’s homes in accordance with an established care plan.
Responsibilities
- Provide health care services in patient’s residences
- Perform domestic and household tasks
- Transport and accompany patients to doctors office or to hospital
- Administer simple prescribed medications
- Assist with clients personal care activities
- Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc) and report on their condition
- Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises
- Ability to commute to client home
- Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
Skills
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Proven working experience as home health aide
- Must be able to operate a Hoyer lift
- Pass a Criminal Background check
- Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards
- Nursing and health care administration skills
- Complete initial and ongoing training
- Certificate of CNA, HHA or Direct Care Training is required
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and tolerate periods of repeated bending, stooping, etc as necessary to meet the needs of assigned patients.
- Caring and compassionate personality
- Must posses current PPD certification
- Must posses current Pennsylvania Certification in relevant field
- Valid driver’s license
Part time and Weekend position available. We offer Flexible work scheduled and VERY
COMPETITIVE WAGES to meet your needs.
Email your resume or Fax your resume to 610-709-6183
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract
Pay: $12.50 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
- On call
- Overtime
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Home Care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Home Health Aide (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15