Job Summary
We are looking for a Personal Care Attendant orHome Health Aide to join our team! You will directly work with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care but by building genuine relationships with those you serve. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets patient needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role. Prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
- Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the supervisor
- Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert
- Engage patients in exercises or other activities
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year prior professional experience is preferred
- Driver’s license required
- Auto Insurance
- Reliable transporation
- Ability to pass a background check
Caregivers are at the heart of what we do
Are you a kind, caring individual who wants to make a difference in the life of a senior? We’re more than just home care, we provide companionship and dependability.
You love people. You put others' needs first.
You live by our purpose of Making Lives Better®
Our caregivers are our lifeblood. We wouldn’t be able to make a million lives better if it weren’t for the incredible people working together with a shared passion and purpose. It’s how we help our clients stay happier and healthier.
Our People Promise:
You love coming to work.
You are treated with kindness, and have found belonging at Nurse Next Door. You have strong relationships with your clients, your coworkers and your leader. You are committed to your job, and have flexibility in how you manage your time. You see the possibility of Caregiving as a career, and your leader is helping you achieve this.
You are appreciated for the work you put in, and given the freedom to care for your clients the way you would care for your mom or dad. You feel engaged and want to make lives better — and you’re having fun along the way.