Home Care Aide

Agapes Love Home Care LLC; Latrobe (Westmoreland 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 in Westmoreland County, Latrobe is seeking a compassionate Home Care Aide to provide personalized care to patients in their homes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and has strong communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, maintaining patient records, and building relationships through caring interaction.

Qualifications include graduating from an accredited Home Health Aide program and having prior professional experience. Join a supportive team focused on creating healthy environments for patients.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program.
• One year prior professional experience in home health care.
• 2 step TB test completed and background check cleared.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities like moving and bathing.
• Change bed linens and assist with personal care tasks.
• Maintain records of patient care and observations.
• Engage patients through conversation and activities.
• Administer medications and immunizations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Home Health Aide program graduation

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