Home Health Care Aide

Seniors Helping Seniors; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

401K

Job summary

Seniors Helping Seniors in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking compassionate Home Health Aides to support clients in their own homes. This part-time role offers pay between $17 and $19 per hour and a flexible schedule within a patient-focused care team.

You will assist with personal care, meal preparation, mobility, and companionship, monitor health changes, and maintain clear records. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are preferred for visiting clients in the Fredericksburg area.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior care or home health settings preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and record systems advantageous.
• Strong observation skills to identify health changes.
• Ability to work with individuals with disabilities with patience and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Help with meal preparation and cooking nutritious meals tailored to client dietary needs.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in social activities to promote mental well-being.
• Monitor and document patient observations, including changes in condition or behavior.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication reminders as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Support clients with mobility assistance, including transferring from bed to wheelchair or assisting with walking.
• Implement care plans as established by healthcare providers, ensuring adherence to medical guidelines.
• Assist clients with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
• Provide hospice care support when necessary, ensuring comfort during end-of-life care.

Skills

Senior care experience

Medical terminology

Record keeping

Communication skills

Mobility assistance

Hospice care knowledge

Job description

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aides to provide essential support to individuals in their homes. As a Home Health Aide, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our clients by assisting with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and safety. This position requires a commitment to delivering high-quality care while fostering a positive and respectful environment.

Pay: $17 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: part time

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• 401K

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Help with meal preparation and cooking nutritious meals tailored to client dietary needs.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in social activities to promote mental well-being.
• Monitor and document patient observations, including changes in condition or behavior.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication reminders as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Support clients with mobility assistance, including transferring from bed to wheelchair or assisting with walking.
• Implement care plans as established by healthcare providers, ensuring adherence to medical guidelines.
• Assist clients with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
• Provide hospice care support when necessary, ensuring comfort during end-of-life care.

Skills

• Experience in senior care or home health settings is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and record systems is advantageous.
• Strong patient observation skills to identify changes in client health status.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with disabilities, demonstrating patience and understanding.
• Knowledge of long-term care practices and hospice care principles is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills to interact compassionately with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Cooking skills to prepare healthy meals that meet client preferences and dietary restrictions.

Join our team of dedicated professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Contract

Medical Specialty: Home Health

Ability to Commute: Fredericksburg, VA 22405 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate: Fredericksburg, VA 22405: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel: 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person - Minimum age: 35

• Must be able to lift 35 pounds
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle