Compassionate Home Health Aide | Pediatric & Private Duty

First Day Homecare - Knoxville, TN; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

First Day Homecare is seeking a compassionate aide to provide personal care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Therapist. You will be assigned to clients by the Clinical Supervisor to support personal comfort and well-being.

Responsibilities include companionship, assistance with ADLs, safe transfers, reporting changes, recording care, and collaborating with the care team. Requires CPR certification and a valid home health aide certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Requires formal certification training or competency evaluation.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write, and follow a written care plan.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle in good repair.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and, if authorized, transportation to clients according to the care plan.
• Assist client with general Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, meals, and safe ambulation/transfers.
• Report any changes in the client’s condition to the supervisor as outlined in the care plan.
• Document care provided and maintain accurate records for the Agency.
• Work collaboratively with the client’s care team and ensure effective communication.
• Promote client safety by following infection control practices and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Attend in-service programs to meet compliance and notify supervisors of any educational needs.

Skills

Reading & writing ability

Verbal & interpersonal skills

Education

Certification training / competency evaluation

Job description

First Day Homecare is seeking a compassionate aide to provide personal care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Therapist. You will be assigned to clients by the Clinical Supervisor to support personal comfort and well-being.

Responsibilities include companionship, assistance with ADLs, safe transfers, reporting changes, recording care, and collaborating with the care team. Requires CPR certification and a valid home health aide certification or equivalent.