Home Care Aide

Agapes Love Home Care LLC; Dunbar (Fayette County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Careers Advancement

Job summary

Agapes Love Home Care LLC is seeking a dedicated Home Care Aide to join our team in Dunbar, Fayette County. This role involves providing personalized, one-on-one care to patients in their homes, following specific care plans. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to foster genuine relationships with those being served.

A high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Home Health Aide program are required. This position also offers employee discounts and health insurance among other perks.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program.
• One year prior professional experience.
• Ability to complete a background check and a 2 step TB test.

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, and cleaning the home.
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems.
• Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud.
• Give medications and immunizations.
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Health insurance

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
• 2 step TB
• Background check