Respite Care/Home Health Aide

Saratoga Ascend; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saratoga Ascend is hiring a Respite Care/Home Health Aide in Colorado Springs, CO to provide compassionate, hands-on support to individuals with daily care and medical needs.

You will assist with feeding, dressing, hygiene, mobility, and monitor medical equipment. A healthcare background and strong interpersonal skills help families and care teams.

Equal opportunity employer; CPR/First Aid and background checks required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in special needs care or equivalent CNA/LPN/RN certification.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• TB test clearance and ability to pass background checks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, empathetic demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities including feeding, dressing, hygiene, and mobility.
• Administer medications and operate equipment (e.g., feeding pumps, suction devices).
• Provide care for individuals with complex medical conditions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate with families and care teams; ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Special needs care

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

CNA/LPN/RN Certification

Job description

Saratoga Medical (DBA Saratoga Ascend) is hiring a Respite Care/Home Health Aide at Colorado Springs, CO. This is a great opportunity for someone with healthcare or caregiving experience to provide compassionate, hands‑on support to individuals with daily care and medical needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily activities including feeding, dressing, hygiene, and mobility
• Administer medications and operate specialized medical equipment (e.g., feeding pumps, suction devices)
• Provide care for individuals with complex medical conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with families and care teamsEnsure safety and compliance with all regulations

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in special needs care (or relevant degree/certification: CNA, LPN, RN)
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• TB test clearance and ability to pass background checks
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, empathetic demeanor

Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.