What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide position at Unlimited Levels of Home Care?
Our Agency is dedicated to hiring people we can trust with our own families. Our companions/caregivers deliver various services in accordance with an established plan of care. Caregivers will provide comfort, personal and companionship needs to patients in their homes.
Qualifications & Education:
o Must
o High school graduation or GED required.
o Ability to read, write, follow instructions and complete training or pass competency assessment, as appropriate, for understanding needs of populations served, i.e.,
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Basic meal preparation
o Housekeeping
o Home safety
o Handle emergencies in the home and infection control
o Evidence of sympathetic attitude toward care elderly
o Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands
o Good verbal communications skills required.
o Attend (8) hours of personal care oriented in services per year.
o Shall have a criminal history check conducted prior to being offered work with this agency.
o Ability to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing client care.
o Provision of transportation services a plus but not required
Responsibilities:
o Provide continuous companionship for the client while on duty
o Provide personal hygiene assistance for clients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
o Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises
o Observe the client’s general physical, emotional and mental condition and report all changes to RN
o Provide medication reminders and supervise the self-administration of medication
o Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents
o Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
o Maintains strict confidentiality of client, family, and caregiver information
o Maintains good personal hygiene and must be neat in appearance.
Physical Demands:
Ability to:
o Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.
o Deal effectively with stress
o Work assigned hours per week
o Bend and stand an average of 6 hours per day
o Lift up to 50 pounds
o Assess and communicate with ill clients, co-workers, and general public.
HOW TO APPLY:
APPLY ON COMPANY SITE www.unlimitedlevelsofhomecare.com, or send your resume to info@unlimitedlevelsofhomecare.com
Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diem
Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Application Question(s):
- Caregiver Must Drive. Do you have a vehicle?
- This position has an IMMEDIATE start date of MONDAY 08/26/2024. ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO START ON THIS DATE?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $17