In Home Patient Care Assistant

Visiting Angels - Rapid City, SD; Rapid City (SD); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Zusammenfassung

Visiting Angels - Rapid City, SD is seeking compassionate In Home Patient Care Assistants to serve clients throughout the Black Hills. You will play a vital role in enriching clients' quality of life, following custom care plans, and providing companionship and support in their homes.

Responsibilities include light exercise, meal planning, light housekeeping, reporting health changes, and assisting with mobility and medications.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Driver's License, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle to transport clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• First Aid and emergency response training is provided if needed.
• Excellent time-management and ability to juggle multiple duties.

Aufgaben

• Assist clients with light exercise or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Report health changes or unusual incidents.
• Provide companionship and support to clients.
• Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
• Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
• Remind clients to take medications as prescribed.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Time management

Reliability

Compassion

Physical endurance

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

In Home Patient Care Assistant

Visiting Angels of Rapid City is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Black Hills area including Spearfish, Belle Fourche, Deadwood, Lead, Sturgis, Hermosa, Hill City, Custer, Hot Springs, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

As a Visiting Angels In Home Patient Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

In Home Patient Care Assistant Job Requirements:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Posses a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program