Home Care Aide provides household management activities to enable patients in independence at home. Assists patient with self-administered medications and emotional supports. Being a Home Care Aide typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or a manager. Additionally, Home Care Aide may require CPR certified. The Home Care Aide possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must have completed personal care training program and competency.
2. Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
3. Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
4. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the job's demands.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist clients with personal hygiene, including shower, tub or bed baths, oral care, and hair and skin care.
2. Assist clients with toilet facilities, including bed pans.
3. Assist clients in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent.
4. Assist clients with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable.
5. Assist clients with self-administration of medications.
6. Meal preparation and feeding, when required.
7. Assist with prescribed exercises when the client and the aide have been instructed by the appropriate health professional.
8. Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to the supervisor.
Requirment/s:
- Ability to clear a DHS background study
- Ability to pass a PCA and/or CFSS certification test
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person