Home Health Aide

First Day Homecare - Fort Wayne, IN; Schererville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

First Day Homecare - Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a personal care aide to provide compassionate care to clients. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, ensuring client safety, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Candidates must have completed an Indiana certification program, possess good communication skills, and maintain current CPR certification. A valid driver’s license and an insured vehicle are required. Flexible scheduling is offered with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• At least eighteen (18) years of age required.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and transportation to clients.
• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Report changes in client’s condition to supervisor.
• Document care provided and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with the client's care team.
• Promote client safety and follow infection control practices.
• Attend in-service programs and notify supervisors of educational needs.

Skills

Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Ability to follow a written care plan

Licensed driver with insured automobile

Current CPR certification

Education

Completion of formal Indiana certification or competency training program

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Schedule / Expected Work Hours:

• Will vary based on client assignment.

Job Summary

Provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist. The Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional who performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort and well-being.

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
Provides Supervision To: NA – No supervision responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and, if authorized, transportation to clients according to the care plan.
• Assist client with general Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, meals, and safe ambulation/transfers.
• Report any changes in the client’s condition to the supervisor as outlined in the care plan.
• Document care provided and maintain accurate records for the Agency.
• Work collaboratively with the client’s care team and ensure effective communication.
• Promote client safety by following infection control practices and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Attend in-service programs to meet compliance and notify supervisors of any educational needs.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal Indiana certification or competency training program or an Agency-administered training program that meets the requirements of Medicare Condition of Participation 42 CFR 484.80.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written care plan.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair.
• Current CPR certification.