Compassionate Care Assistant for Seniors | Flexible Schedule

Schelmety Care Provider Corp; Florida; On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Training & development

Career advancement

Job summary

Schelmety Care Provider Corp in New York seeks a Personal Care Aide to support seniors and people with disabilities, enhancing their daily living and independence. You will assist with hygiene, dressing, mobility, light housekeeping, meals, shopping, errands, and provide companionship.

The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable. Previous caregiver experience is preferred but not required; a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a caregiver or home health aide is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills.
• Ability to adhere to health and safety guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Compassionate, respectful, ethical.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing.
• Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises.
• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Light housekeeping activities.
• Dispense medication.
• Provide companionship.
• Assist with errands and shopping.

Skills

Compassionate

Caregiver experience (preferred)

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Housekeeping

Cooking

Health and safety

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Lifting ability

Job description

The PRIORITY of our Agency is to Provide Quality Service and RESPECT to our RECIPIENTS, at all times. My staff and I would like to welcome you to join our agency. We are a home health agency that provides personal care services to children and young adults through Medicaid health plans, with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to assist in their Activities of Daily Living (ADL). As per the Home Health Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook personal care services provide medically necessary assistance with ADL that enables the recipient to complete certain tasks that they would normally be able to do on their own but because of the medical condition or disability they may not.

We are looking for a Home Health Aide to join our team! You will directly work with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care but by building genuine relationships with those you serve. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets patient needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role. Prior Home Health is a plus.

Responsibilities
-Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
-Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care
-Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the supervisor
-Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert
-Engage patients in exercises or other activities

Qualifications
-Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide or CNA program
-High School Diploma or GED
-One year prior professional experience
-Driver’s license required
-CPR certification required
-HIV/AIDS Awareness 4hour Contact Course
-Infection Control Certificate