Home Care Aide

CARING HANDS WITH LOVE BY PEACHES; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay

Career advancement

Job summary

CARING HANDS WITH LOVE BY PEACHES is seeking a Home Care Aide to provide one-on-one care in patients' homes. You will follow a care plan, build meaningful relationships, and maintain a healthy, organized environment.

Strong communication skills are essential, and prior home health or hospice experience is a plus. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, housekeeping, recording care notes, and engaging patients in activities to support mental health.

Qualifications

• One year of professional Home Health Aide experience is preferred.
• Possession of CPR certification is required.
• Driver's license is required for client visits.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities and mobility.
• Provide personal care and housekeeping tasks.
• Maintain patient care records and report observations.
• Engage patients to support mental alertness.
• Administer medications and immunizations as prescribed.
• Encourage patient activity and exercise.

Skills

One year experience

Driver's license

CPR certification

Education

Home Health Aide program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement

Job Summary

We are looking for a Home Care Aide to join our team! You will be directly working with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care but by building genuine relationships with those you serve. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets patient needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role. Prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the supervisor
• Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert
• Give medications and immunizations
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year prior professional experience
• Driver's license required
• CPR certification required