Home Care Aide

AFRICAN CAREGIVERS LLC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Careers Advancement

Job summary

AFRICAN CAREGIVERS LLC is seeking a compassionate Home Care Aide in Wilkes-Barre, PA. In this role, you will provide personalized care for patients in their homes, assist with daily activities, and maintain patient care records. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and can build genuine relationships. Requirements include graduation from an accredited Home Health Aide program and a High School Diploma or GED. Competitive compensation and flexible scheduling are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in providing personalized and attentive care.
• Prior Home Health Aide experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds and baths.
• Care for patients by changing bed linens and cleaning the home.
• Maintain records of patient care and report observations to the supervisor.
• Build relationships with patients by conversing and reading to them.
• Give medications and immunizations.
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Ability to build relationships

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program

Job description

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 Aide 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