What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Caregiver position at In Home Support Services (IHSS)?
We have an opening for a home health aide to join our growing team. You will be tasked with helping patients with personal hygiene, Medicine medical needs, housekeeping, and other daily needs as required by the patient. To excel in this role you should have an interest in health care and the ability to work with limited supervision keeping the patient's needs as your top priority.
Home Health Aide Responsibilities:
- Being able/capable to administer medication, logging medication needs.
- Help patients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and other daily tasks.
- Perform basic health care services for patients including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication.
- Help with general light housekeeping.
- Offer transportation arrangements as needed.
- Work with a nurse, personal care aide, a CNA, nurse aide, nursing assistant, and other caregivers and in-home care professionals.
- Observe and report on patient condition. Ensuring her whereabouts.
- Keep up with in-service training.
- Being able to drive the client to various appointments.
- Being trained in CPR.
- Having a stable routine and making sure it’s followed.
- Must be a certified in-home caregiver - IHSS.
Home Health Aide Requirements:
- High school diploma.
- Reliable transportation.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Must be able to provide references.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Have good personal hygiene.
- Able to do light housekeeping.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Tips
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
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