Direct Support Professional

OPTIMAL HOME CARE SERVICES; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Home Care Aide to provide personalized patient care in their homes. Join our dedicated team to help enhance patients' quality of life while ensuring a supportive and healthy environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and committed to building genuine relationships with those they serve.

Qualifications

• One year prior professional experience required.
• Driver’s license and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities (beds, baths, transportation).
• Maintain records of patient care and report observations.
• Engage patients in exercises and provide medications.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduated from accredited Home Health Aide program

Job description

Benefits:

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

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