What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide position at Goodwill Caring HealthCare Services?
Salary: $17-$18
SIGN ON BONUS OF $250 AFTER 90 DAYS OF WORKING 30 OR MORE HOURS A WEEK.
We are looking for a compassionate Home Health Aide to provide assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients homes in accordance with an established care plan.
Responsibilities
- Provide health care services in patients 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
- Maintain patients care records and document provided services
- Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises
- Instruct and counsel patients and families on diet and exercise
- Collect routine specimens
- Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
Skills
- Proven working experience as home health aide
- Ability to monitor vital signs and to collect specimens
- Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards
- Proficiency in English
- Nursing and health care administration skills
- Caring and compassionate personality
- Current CPR certificate
- First Aid training
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
- High school diploma
Expected hours: 20 40 hrs per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Home Care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- HHA (Required)
- Certified Home Health Aide (Required)
Work Location: In person (Patient's Home)
Salary : $15 - $20
