Home Health Aide

Rockdale County, Georgia; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockdale County, Georgia is seeking a Home Health Aide to assist seniors in their homes with daily living activities and in-home management. The role includes transportation to medical appointments and coordinating with a care team to support client independence.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR training, and a valid Georgia Class III Driver’s license. Six months of related experience is preferred, with additional training to be completed within four months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months of related work experience is required.
• Must possess valid Georgia driver’s license with no moving violations.
• CPR training and Georgia Class III Driver’s license are required by the fourth month of employment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living and home management.
• Provide transportation to and from doctors or facilities.
• Document visits and services in accordance with procedures.
• Provide outreach and follow-up services.
• Coordinate with case managers and inform them of crises.
• Maintain up-to-date client records weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
• Monitor medically-related situations in coordination with physicians and families.
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.

Skills

Aging programs knowledge

Home care methods

Public relations

Cleaning tools

Vehicle driving

Communication skills

Record keeping

Instruction following

Lifting 20+ lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR training

Georgia Class III Driver’s license

Job description

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Home Health Aide

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3360

Salary Range: $15.75 To $15.75 Hourly

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing various services to seniors. The services are directed toward enabling the client who is restricted in ability to perform normal activities of daily living and to remain in their home. Responsibilities include providing transportation to and from doctors or other facilities and in-home management. The In-Home Services Manager assigns work in terms of goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Performs housework activities in the home of the client who is restricted in activities of daily living, including floor care (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming) dusting, cleaning bathrooms, doing laundry, bed making, washing dishes, and garbage and waste disposal.
• Provides home management services that the client is unable to do or needs assistance; assists with grocery shopping, banking, preparing meals or delivering prepared meals, writing letters, etc.
• Documents according to procedures all visits made and services made to client(s) on a routine basis.
• Provides outreach and follow-up services.
• Provides escort services to assist in linking the elderly with needed services.
• Provides information on available social services of Aging Program and other community resources.
• Provides assistance and training in the management and care of the household, food preparation and nutrition education.
• Maintains individual, up-to-date records on all clients and services provided on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Coordinates with case manager on a routine basis; immediately informs case manager of crisis situations.
• Monitors medically-related situations in coordination with physicians, family members, and supervisor.
• Maintains telephone contact with clients when circumstances prevent a home visit.
• Additional Duties:
• Employees in this classification may be expected to perform any related duties as required by proper authority.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of aging programs, services and policies, and other available public programs and resources.
• Knowledge of home care methods, household management, nutrition and food preparation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations.
• Skill in using cleaning tools and in driving a program vehicle.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
• Ability to work in an environment with some exposure to chemicals contained in cleaning supplies.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds, unassisted.

Working Conditions

Typically performed working in a home, using various household appliances and cleaning supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of experience in a related field.
• Must possess valid Georgia drivers’ license with no outstanding moving violations.
• CPR training and Georgia Class III Driver’s license are required by fourth month of employment
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.