Home Care Aide

Agapes Love Home Care LLC; Luzerne Township (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 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 Luzerne Township is seeking a dedicated Home Care Aide to provide personalized care to patients. In this role, you will help patients with daily activities, maintain their home environment, and communicate effectively to foster relationships.

Successful candidates will graduate from an accredited program and have at least one year of professional experience. The role requires strong organizational skills and a commitment to patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have one year prior professional experience as a Home Care Aide.
• Must pass a 2 step TB test.
• Background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities.
• Change bed linens and assist with personal care.
• Maintain records of patient care.
• Build relationships through conversation with patients.
• Administer medications and immunizations.
• Engage patients in exercises.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong verbal and written communication

Organization skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program

High School Diploma or GED

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