Compassionate Home Care Attendant

At Home Health; Como (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

At Home Healthcare is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide personal support in patients’ homes. You will assist with daily activities, supervision to ensure safety, and adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.

The role involves monitoring clients, reporting changes promptly, and maintaining a safe environment while upholding confidentiality and respectful, patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• Must have pleasant and cheerful demeanor when handling stressful situations.
• Must effectively cooperate and mentor colleagues daily.
• Unlicensed caregiver 18+ may perform tasks as defined by state rules when competency is demonstrated.
• Competency checklist is provided at attendant orientation.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Completes required training.
• Lifts up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently, up to 10 lbs continuously.
• Extensive physical requirements over 75% of shift (includes bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, lifting, walking).
• Recognizes differences in sounds and voices, including playful vs. angry noises.
• Exhibits patience, tact, initiative, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Works under minimal supervision with awareness that errors may have serious consequences.
• Recognizes changes in a client’s appearance, attitude, and condition.

Responsibilities

• Assists client in activities of daily living including personal hygiene per supervisor’s instructions.
• Supervises client during activities to enable safe functioning.
• Maintains compliance with At Home Health policies, procedures, and guidelines and with state and federal laws.
• Immediately reports significant changes in client environment, behavior, or circumstances to supervisor.
• Monitors client environment and identifies safety hazards, taking action or reporting hazards.

Skills

Pleasant demeanor

Cooperation

Mentoring others

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Job description

At Home Healthcare is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide personal support in patients’ homes. You will assist with daily activities, supervision to ensure safety, and adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.

The role involves monitoring clients, reporting changes promptly, and maintaining a safe environment while upholding confidentiality and respectful, patient-focused care.