Home Health aide

FirstLight Home Care of Scranton; Hawley (Wayne County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive paid training

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

FirstLight Home Care of Scranton is seeking a dedicated individual for non-medical companion care in Hawley, PA. The role involves providing individualized assistance to clients in their homes, focusing on companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, effective communication skills, and the ability to work well with clients. A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible scheduling, with work hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and understand instructions.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and non-medical care to clients.
• Follow established Service Plan to meet client needs.
• Assist clients with medication reminders.
• Document services delivered in accordance with policies.

Skills

Knowledge of housekeeping activities

Ability to effectively interact with clients

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking and reasoning

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• Exceptional support team
• Fun, supportive, and safe working environment
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Comprehensive paid training
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Job Summary

This individual will provide non-medical companion care to the client(s) in the client(s)’ residence and outside of the residence as needed. Individuals must be able to deal maturely with the demands of the job and keep client information confidential. The individual must be committed to the concepts, philosophy, and mission of FirstLight Home Care, and possess the desire to assist clients to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence.

Responsibilities

• Offer meaningful companionship services, including light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, recreational activities, shopping assistance, and transportation
• Follow the established Service Plan/Care Plan to provide general attention to the non-medical needs of clients; assist with instrumental activities of daily living
• Remind client(s) to take medications
• Work with the care team to document services delivered, activities, and behaviors in accordance with FirstLight Home Care policies and procedures
• Utilize the FLHC-required time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out from work
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of FirstLight’s services
• Stay current with changing technology, including software programs
• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking, with attention to dietary recommendations
• Ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and the FirstLight team
• State-required certifications may be required
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain valid auto insurance
• Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to evaluate situations and make complex decisions using critical thinking and reasoning