Caregiver / Home Health Aid

Right at Home
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/6/2024 CLOSED ON 9/5/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver / Home Health Aid position at Right at Home?

All Shifts needed, pay rates averaging $12-$ 15 per hour! Full time or part time available, start immediately!!

Job Summary:

Primary functions: provide personal assistance and/or health-related services to patients/clients in their place of residence; provide a safe and clean environment; work cooperatively with the patient/client and family; and report observations and problems to the Supervisor.

 

Job Qualifications:

Education:                    If under 18 years of age, must be either a high school graduate or enrolled in a vocational education program

License:                        Must have current drivers license or reliable transportation to travel to assignments Experience: If at least 18 years of age, have proof of competency through education and/or experience or

demonstrate competency to perform tasks as assigned. If under age 18, must successfully demonstrate competency to perform tasks assigned.

Skills:                           Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and be competent to perform tasks assigned by Supervisor Demonstrates interest in the welfare of those who are elderly and/or disabled. Must successfully complete a Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and pass a written Skills Test as required if performing G-Tube feedings.

Background Checks:     Must agree to and pass a criminal history check and an Employee Misconduct Registry check.

 

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in patient’s/client’s residence in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious diseases; must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

 

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged standing and walking required. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient/client needs, to make quick decisions and to meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Must have the ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Promote positive, supportive, and respectful communication to the patient/client and family and Agency personnel
  • Provide an environment that promotes respect for the patient’s/client’s privacy and property
  • Provide personal assistance or health-related tasks to patient/client according to the Individualized Service Plan
  • Appropriately report changes to ensure continuity of care
  • Practice accepted infection control principles
  • Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment
  • Utilize skills necessary to perform services according to the Agency’s policy
  • Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the Agency and demonstrate effective time management skills
  • Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by attending required inservices
  • Promote the Agency’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care

 

 

 

 

Salary : $12 - $15

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