Home Care Aide

ahcmo; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

Tuition scholarships

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Paid travel

Job summary

ahcmo is seeking a Home Care Aide in Washington, Missouri to assist clients with daily living activities. Responsibilities include meal preparation, personal care, and light housekeeping. The ideal candidate must have a valid CNA license and experience in patient care.

We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000. Full-time employees also enjoy medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, as well as tuition scholarships.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and have a non-restrictive CNA license.
• One year experience in a Skilled Nursing facility or an In-Home Care Agency preferred.
• Ability to assist patients with mobility using assistance devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living like bathing and meal preparation.
• Help patients in and out of bed and provide light housekeeping.
• Administer non-injectable medications and perform basic vital sign checks.

Skills

Patient care experience

Communication skills

Assistance with daily living activities

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license

One year of experience in direct patient care

Job description

SIGN-ON BONUS OF UP TO $1,000!

Tired of being overworked and underappreciated? We do things differently!

We offer our At Home Care family:

• Top pay wage scale
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance for full-time employees
• Tuition Scholarships for you and your family
• Weekly Pay and Direct Deposit
• Paid Travel
• Home Health Aide education
• Short commute times – we try to match you to work opportunities near your home.

Job Purpose

The basic function of a Home Care Aide is to perform tasks such as activities of daily living and household tasks.

Job Responsibilities

• Planning, preparation, and clean–up of meals
• Giving bed baths or assisting with a shower or tub bath
• Assist with oral care, such as tooth brushing or denture care, when the participant is unable.
• Assisting with getting in and out of bed to a wheelchair, walker, or chair when a participant is weight-bearing.
• Assisting the participants with ordinarily self-administered medications (open bottles, get water)
• Light housekeeping
• Laundering clothes and linens.
• Making beds and changing sheets.
• Shopping for essential items (e.g., groceries, cleaning supplies, etc.).
• Advance Personal Care - Assist with Ostomy Care, assist with catheter care, perform bowel programs, administer non-injectable meds, assist with Insulin set-up, and perform vital signs and weights.

Skills/Education

• Must be 18 years of age
• A minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care with either a Skilled Nursing facility or an In-Home Care Agency is preferred.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license must be nonrestrictive
• Must also be able to assist the patient with walking through the use of a cane, walker, or gait belt throughout the facility or client’s home.