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Compassionate In-Home Care Aide

Visiting Nurse Association of SEMO
Poplar Bluff, MO Contractor
POSTED ON 1/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2025
Job Overview: The Visiting Nurse Association of SEMO is in search of dedicated and empathetic In-Home Care Aides. This role involves providing essential personal care, companionship, and non-nursing support to individuals requiring assistance in their daily lives. The position may entail working across various client homes, with service times varying based on client needs, including evenings, weekends, and overnights. Care Aides are engaged on an ‘as needed’ basis and may begin their careers by substituting for agency staff. Service assignments will be determined by referrals received, allowing flexibility in workload according to individual availability and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Adhere to care plans as outlined.
  • Perform light housekeeping, including bed-making, laundry, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, dusting, and vacuuming.
  • Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.

Required Skills

  • Strong communication and listening abilities.
  • Compassionate, patient, and nurturing demeanor.
  • Proficient in reading, writing, and basic mathematics, with the ability to follow instructions effectively.
  • Physically capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Must have access to a working telephone and voicemail.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience in personal caregiving, either in a private home or facility setting.
  • A valid driver's license and proof of insurance are mandatory.
  • Personal transportation is required.
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
  • Ability to pass comprehensive background checks, including a drug screening.
  • Must possess the physical and mental capacity to meet the demands of caregiving.

Career Growth Opportunities: This position offers comprehensive training, consisting of 2 days of classroom instruction in Dexter, MO, followed by 1 day of on-the-job training with a VNA trainer. This essential training is state-mandated and allows for transferability from agency to agency, presenting opportunities for professional advancement in the caregiving sector.

Company Culture and Values: The Visiting Nurse Association emphasizes a caring and supportive environment, prioritizing the well-being of clients and fostering a collaborative atmosphere among caregivers. We seek individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

Networking and Professional Opportunities: Joining the VNA network enables caregivers to connect with fellow professionals, engage in skill development, and enhance their career prospects within the caregiving community.

For more information or to apply, please visit our website. Please refrain from sending resumes via email as applications are only accepted through our online platform. Alternatively, you may contact us at 573-344-0784.

Employment Type: Contractor

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