Home Health Aide

Job Summary
We are looking for a Home 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 
• Give medications and immunizations 
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities  

Looking for male aide. Client has short-term memory problems and can't be left alone. No mobility issues. Mostly companionship and assisting with meal preparation. Will start at 2 days a week for 6 hours per day. Wife is trying to get him to go to adult daycare but if he doesn't go they will increase days/hours.