What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide (PRN) position at A Helping Heart & Hand, LLC?
About us
Schedule
Monday - Sunday, This is an On-Call/PRN (As-needed) Position
Advanced availability is preferred/required (schedules are made a month in advance)
Details:
Must be available/on-call 2 hours prio to the shift (ex: shift starts at 9, the on call time is 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. (we will do our best to stick with this time frame)
Must be accessible via phone, email or other agreed upon methods during the on-call window
Call back time should be within 5 - 25 minutes, for all missed calls
Radius: must be within travel time of 1 hour of the on-call shift
Incentive: During on call window there is a $2/hour rate
Shift assigned: you will be reimbursed the agreed upon hourly rate (starting pay is $15.50/hour)
Please see the details and qualifications for our position
We are looking for a competent Caregiver to care for our clients professionally and compassionately. It’s an often demanding job as you must be available most of the day and week. But, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding since people who are ill, injured, disabled, or elderly are thankful for high-quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform various tasks to help clients.
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with physical therapy exercises
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Skills
- Proven experience as a caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
Job Types: Part-time, PRN
Pay: $13.50 - $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $14 - $17