Healthcare Associate

Job description

SWC Healthcare is growing our Healthcare Associate team and we are currently looking for individuals who have a passion for serving our clients. We are seeking hard-working, dedicated individuals to work alongside a talented and focused nursing TEAM who enjoy working together and serving our clients

Responsibilities

• Follows written instructions for patients care.
• Provide and assists patients with personal care (which may include lifting, positioning, turning, and transferring patients without assistance) to preserve good personal hygiene while maintaining a healthful, safe environment
• Reports changes in patient’s condition and needs
• Establishes and maintains appropriate rapport with the patient and family
• Perform household services such as light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation according to theassignment.
• Accompanied client to and from appointments and assist with scheduling appointments.
• Help clients with scheduling transportation.
• Practices infection control and universal precautions for self and others in patient care activities.
• Documents interactions with patients, caregivers, doctors, and other staff members appropriately, legibly, thoroughly, and in the amount of time allowed.

Skills

• Ability to handle the demands of the job.
• Ability to adapt to new and changing situations.
• Demonstrates customer service skills.
• Practical communication skills (verbal and written).
• Patient and compassionate towards people.

Requirements:

• Must have a current CPR/FA
• One year experience as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, or home health/hospice agency.
• Must have reliable transportation and a working phone number.
• Must be willing to complete a background, drug and TB test.
• Experience working with individuals with cognitive impairments and behavioral issues.
• Ability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job Type: Temporary

Salary: $14.00 - $15.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed