Caregiver, Healthcare Nursing, Patient Care Technician

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Signing bonus

We are looking for a compassionate, respectful, and caring home care aide to join our growing team of caregivers. As a home caregiver for our agency, you will provide essential services to homebound elderly clients or patients with disabilities, a chronic illness, or other health issues. Our ideal candidate is patient, independent, and self-sufficient, who enjoys taking care of others.

Caregiver Duties and Responsibilities

Work in client homes to provide routine personalized care

Monitor the patient’s health and maintain up-to-date records of the patient’s physical and mental condition

Discuss patient progress with the case manager or supervisor; adjust patient care plan as needed

Direct the patient in prescribed exercises

Assist the patient with personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating

Help the patient in and out of bed, the bathroom, chairs and wheelchairs, and cars

Perform simple housekeeping tasks: change bed linens, do laundry, tidy rooms

Handle chores like grocery shopping and food preparation

Make efforts to keep the patient engaged mentally through conversation, games, and other forms of entertainment

Accompany the patient to doctor visits and other outings; assist with or provide transportation

Caregiver Requirements and Qualifications

High school or general equivalency diploma required

Ability to maintain composure with patients who present challenging behavior

Current HCA License

Current TB test