Personal Caregiver

LHC Group; Alachua (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home healthcare is seeking Caregivers for one-on-one patient support in the Alachua, FL area. With flexible schedules, opportunities for continuing education, and a culture focused on care and community, this is an excellent chance to join a team dedicated to helping others.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Continuing education and tuition reimbursement

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Six months experience in home care preferred.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance required.
• Successful completion of a competency evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance with personal hygiene and household functions.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, and transfers.
• Report observations of the client's condition to management.

Skills

Good communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

Current CPR certification

Completion of at least forty hours of training

Job description

Summary

We are hiring Caregivers to work 1:1 patient care in their homes in the Alachua, FL area. We have a variety of PRN hours available and offer benefits (for those who qualify), flexible schedules, and weekly pay.

At Mederi Private Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As Aides & Caregivers, you can expect:

• opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement
• career mobility and growth opportunities

If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your health care career, this is a great opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Home and Community Bases Services Aide is a person who provides support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.

• Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities
• Reports observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
• Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
• May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including pericare and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet.
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients personal care.

Education and Experience

Experience Desired

• Six months experience in home care preferred.
• Successful completionof a competency evaluation.

License Requirements

• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification.

State Specific Requirements

• FL:Successful completion of at least forty hours of training in areas required byAgency for Health Care Administration or successfully passing the home health aide competency test (Form AHCA 3110-1007 created by AHCA).

Skill Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client's needs.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
• Able to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks:https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits Mederi Private Care a part ofLHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:It's all about helping people.