Home Care Aide

Blue Mountain Home Healthcare Lehigh Valley; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Training & development

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive compensation

Career advancement

Job summary

Blue Mountain Home Healthcare Lehigh Valley is looking for a Home Care Aide to work with patients in their homes, following a one-on-one care plan and providing personalized, attentive care while building meaningful relationships.

You are detail-oriented, organized, and able to communicate effectively; prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus. A driver's license and CPR certification are required.

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.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Organized

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Training & development

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