What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Professional position at CareConnect?
About CareConnect
\CareConnect is a national leader in home care, dedicated to providing exceptional support to our clients. As a certified home health aide with us, you will be at the heart of our client's care, ensuring they receive the highest level of care and attention in the comfort of their own homes.
\About the Role
\- Provide personal care to patients in their homes, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assist with mobility and transfers, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients.
- Administer medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitor vital signs and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate medical personnel.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
Qualifications and Requirements
\- You need to be a Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) in the state of SC.
- You need to own reliable transportation.
- Able to work a minimum of 12 hours/week and every other weekend.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Fluent in English (able to speak and understand).
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and the importance of patient confidentiality.
- Ability to cook simple meals and perform light housekeeping duties as needed.
- Satisfactory completion of New York State Health Department-approved HHA Training Program or equivalency.
- Demonstrated adequate literacy and simple arithmetic skills.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
