Flexible Home Health Aide | Growth & Training

First Day Homecare; Merrillville (IN); Hybride; USD 26 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Résumé du poste

First Day Homecare is seeking an Assistant Home Health Aide to provide personal care under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist. You will be assigned to specific clients by the RN or supervisor to maintain comfort and well-being.

Responsibilities include companionship, assistance with daily living activities, reporting changes to the supervisor, documenting care, coordinating with the care team, and following infection control practices to ensure client safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Written & verbal comms

Care plan literacy

Driving with insured vehicle

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Indiana certification or competency training

CPR certification

Age 18+ requirement

Description du poste

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Schedule / Expected Work Hours:

• Will vary based on client assignment.

Job Summary

Provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist. The Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional who performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort and well-being.

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
Provides Supervision To: NA – No supervision responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal Indiana certification or competency training program or an Agency-administered training program that meets the requirements of Medicare Condition of Participation 42 CFR 484.80.
• 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.

Company Overview
First Day Homecare® is a leading homecare provider with locations across the US specializing in pediatric Private Duty Nursing services and other home and community-based services. As the first and only franchise in the US to specialize in pediatric Private Duty Nursing, we are driven by our commitment to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. Our services vary from location to location but may include Personal Care Services, Private Duty Nursing, and ABA (Autism) Therapy. Join our team and be a part of a mission to bring specialized, family-centered care to children and others in need. With First Day Homecare®, today is the First Day of better days™.

Company Purpose/Mission
First Day Homecare® strives to improve the lives of its clients by providing comprehensive care, oversight, and collaboration to children and adults who are either aging in place, medically complex, or living with chronic conditions.

Company Values

• Standards of Care: Our policies and procedures will follow industry standards and evidence-based practice, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our clients.
• Collaboration: We will work closely with family members, physicians, other healthcare providers, or anybody else in the client-defined circle of care.
• Over-communication: We will do our best to ensure our clients have all the information they need when they need it.
• People First: We will prioritize people over profits, ensuring that their well-being, growth, and satisfaction are at the heart of every decision we make.
• Transparency: We strive to be open and honest in all interactions, especially in times when our service has fallen short.