Compassionate Home Health Aide — Private Duty Care

First Day Homecare; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

First Day Homecare seeks compassionate home care aides to provide personal care services under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Therapist. The Aide is assigned to clients by the RN or a qualified professional to support comfort and well-being at home.

Responsibilities include companionship, ADL support, safe transfers, reporting changes to the supervisor, documenting care, and maintaining communication with the care team. A valid driver’s license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written care plan.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and 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

Companionship

ADL assistance

Communication

CPR certification

Driver

Reading/Writing

Job description

First Day Homecare seeks compassionate home care aides to provide personal care services under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Therapist. The Aide is assigned to clients by the RN or a qualified professional to support comfort and well-being at home.

Responsibilities include companionship, ADL support, safe transfers, reporting changes to the supervisor, documenting care, and maintaining communication with the care team. A valid driver’s license and CPR certification are required.