Compassionate Home Care Aide for Daily Living Support

Active Day; Marion (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Day seeks Personal Care Aides to provide, restore, maintain, and promote the health status of clients through home support, medical monitoring, client transportation, and assistance with activities of daily living.

Team members are expected to lead by example, stay positive, be supportive and dependable, keep members safe, and work to enhance the health and happiness of those served and their caregivers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age for positions not requiring any driving for clients
• At least 21 yrs of age for any positions requiring driving/running errands for clients
• Current Home Health Aid and/or C.N.A certification preferred
• For positions that involve driving for client: Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation and proof of vehicle registration and insurance are required
• Minimum one-year full-time equivalent experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Prior experience working seniors and/or adults with special needs preferred.
• Strong communication and engaging interpersonal skills.
• Able to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.
• Able to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds; able to stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members.
• Successful results of background check, and where applicable, additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and assistance for members with activities of daily living and personal care as needed (e.g. arrival and departure, eating, ambulation, transferring, therapies, rest room assistance, etc.).
• Provide home support and assists in maintaining a healthy environment by performing the following duties (i.e: light cleaning, laundry, shopping and home safety).
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks and clear tables; assist with feeding as needed.
• Observe members for change in condition or unusual occurrences. Escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Run errands as needed (i.e. shopping for food, personal items, meet and/or take to appointments)
• Ensure the safety of members by monitoring activities, keeping a sanitary, clutter-free environment.
• Communicate in a positive, courteous and professional manner with members and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, safety and regulatory laws and standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned at any time.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Flexibility

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Home Health Aide and/or C.N.A certification preferred

Job description

Active Day seeks Personal Care Aides to provide, restore, maintain, and promote the health status of clients through home support, medical monitoring, client transportation, and assistance with activities of daily living.

Team members are expected to lead by example, stay positive, be supportive and dependable, keep members safe, and work to enhance the health and happiness of those served and their caregivers.