Home Care Aide

Blue Mountain Home Healthcare Lehigh Valley; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Health insurance

Training & development

Competitive compensation

Career advancement

Job summary

Blue Mountain Home Healthcare Lehigh Valley is seeking a Home Care Aide to join our team. You will work directly with patients in their homes, following a one-on-one care plan and building genuine relationships while providing compassionate, attentive care.

Strong communication skills are essential, and prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus. Applicants must have completed an accredited Home Health Aide program and hold a High School Diploma or GED, with at least one year of

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

Verbal and written communication

Patient care

Education

Home Health Aide program certificate

High School Diploma or GED

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