What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN HOME HEALTH AIDE - WORK WHEN NEEDED position at Hand N Hand Home Healthcare?
Hourly Pay, Dependent on Experience
Knoxville, Clinton & Oak Ridge, Tennessee
A leading provider of home health care services is looking for Home Health Aide to join their growing team! The Home Health Aide will play a vital role in allowing our aging population to stay comfortably in their home. The ideal candidate for this opportunity will be kind and compassionate with a desire to help people.
We offer flexible scheduling. Day and Night shifts available!
The Home Health Aide will be responsible for:
*Serving as a companion to clients
*Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc.
*Managing medication and assessing effectiveness of current medication regimen
*Preparing meals
*Assisting in daily household tasks as needed
*Tending to personal hygiene needs
*Providing bathing and dressing assistance
*Assisting with patient transfer
*Shopping and running errands as needed
*Communicating with the clients' family/friends regarding care needs
*Following patient care plan
The Home Health Aide will excel with:
· Caregiving experience preferred
· Experience with Alzheimer's or dementia care preferred
· Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
· Proven reliability with an excellent work ethic
· Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance
· Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills
· The ability to provide care across a variety of settings
· Empathy and the ability to care for the clients social, emotional, physical, and mental needs
· Ability to stay calm and diffuse stressful or uncomfortable situations
· An understanding of what to do in an emergency
· Training in any special areas of care you provide
The Home Health Aide will be rewarded with:
· Hourly Pay, Dependent on Experience
· Performance based pay increase after probate period
· Incentive bonus opportunities!
· Referral bonuses available!
Salary : $15
