Caregiver/Home Health Aide

ResCare Employer Solutions; Benton (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ResCare Employer Solutions is seeking a Direct Support Professional / Home Health Aide in Benton, Tennessee. This position plays a crucial role in assisting clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their independence.

The ideal candidate will have a high school degree and be physically capable, dependable, and committed to fostering positive client relationships. Training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a fulfilling career.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, and ambulation.
• Ensure client safety and maintain a safe environment.
• Document services provided.

Skills

Physical capability

Dependability

Communication skills

Education

High school degree/GED

Job description

Join us in transforming peoples' lives and their communities! ResCare is a one-of-a-kind human services company offering services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, home care for seniors, as well as education, vocational training, and job placement for people of all ages and skill levels. Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Home Health Aide. In this position, you will play a vital and positive role in helping our clients with intellectual, cognitive, or developmental disabilities achieve their fullest potential.

Are you passionate about helping others? Don’t miss this opportunity to find career success and fulfillment while you help people reach their highest level of independence! Apply today!

Job Description

We are currently seeking caregivers who have the below experience and skill sets:

• Physically capable of safely moving/changing bed linens of patients unable to move themselves
• Experience with hoyer lift is preferred, but not required
• Experience with ambulating patients
• Must be dependable - call outs will not be tolerated

As a caregiver you will perform personal care tasks including:

• Assistance with personal hygiene and grooming, feeding and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks
• Fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates
• Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment
• Reminding/assisting client with self-administration of medications (with proper training)
• Encouraging self-help activitiesi
• Reporting changes in client's condition or family situation to the office
• Documenting services provided
• Performing home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning
• Planning meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up
• Accompanying client to scheduled appointments
• Transporting clients or running errands for clients

Qualifications

Bring your passion for making a difference to our dynamic team! While experience in providing services and support to individuals with intellectual, cognitive, and developmental disabilities is helpful, it is not required; we will provide training. Don’t miss this opportunity to start a rewarding and fulfilling career!

Specific requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
• High school degree/GED
• Valid driver's license (in most cases)
• Ability to work in home-like settings
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
• Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time

Additional Information

Sunday-Saturday 9:30a-10:30 and 6p-8p