What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide/Homemaker position at Family Care Services?
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
- 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
- Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
Skills
- Proven working experience as home health aide
- Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards
- Proficiency in English
- Nursing and health care administration skills
- Caring and compassionate personality
- Valid driver’s licence
- High school degree
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- CNA (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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