Home Health Aide

Home Instead; Merrick (NY); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A compassionate caregiving service in Merrick is seeking dedicated caregivers to enhance the lives of seniors. Responsibilities include providing companionship, assisting with daily living activities, and documenting client needs. Candidates must have a current Home Health Aide Certification, valid driver’s license, and at least three years of experience in senior care. We offer a variety of shifts and competitive pay, making this an ideal opportunity for individuals passionate about enriching the lives of aging adults.

Qualificações

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with valid auto insurance.
• Three (3) years minimum experience caring for seniors.
• Complete a criminal background check, DMV check, and drug screen.
• Positive professional references are required.
• Criminal background check, DMV check and drug screen are required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide companionship and conversation.
• Assist clients with walking and light housekeeping tasks.
• Document daily activities and communicate with supervisors.
• Maintain regular communication with supervisor and office staff.
• Provide companionship, conversation, and assistance with daily living tasks.
• Assist with walking, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and errands.
• Assist with grooming, bathing, toileting, and medication reminders.
• Transport clients to appointments and activities.

Conhecimentos

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Experience with seniors

Senior care experience

Strong communication

Professional references

Background and drug screening

Formação académica

Current Home Health Aide Certification (HHA)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Home Instead is looking for caring and compassionate caregivers to join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout our community. Home Instead provides non‑medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care and compassion.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reflect the core values of Home Instead Merrick
• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life
• Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client's needs or living conditions
• Maintain regular communication with supervisor and office staff

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Companionship and conversation
• Providing stabilization and assistance with walking
• Light housekeeping tasks (laundry, dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens etc.)
• Meal preparation
• Medication and appointment reminders
• Assistance with grooming and bathing
• Assistance with toileting and incontinence issues
• Running errands
• Accompanying clients to appointments
• Alzheimer’s Care
• Driving to assignments and driving clients to appointments and shopping

Requirements To Be a CAREGiver

• Current Home Health Aide Certification (HHA)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with valid auto insurance
• Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
• Complete a criminal background check, DMV check and drug screen
• Three (3) years minimum experience caring for seniors
• Must provide positive professional references illustrating experience

We have a variety of shifts available with competitive pay.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industry: Individual and Family Services