Home Health Caregiver- VA

Are you looking for a loving and supportive work environment where your care makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that values your dedication and skills in home health care?

Join Pasco Southwest Home Health, a trusted and compassionate agency committed to life-changing home health services in the Cortez, Grand Junction, and Southern Colorado areas. As a highly skilled Home Health Caregiver, you will provide essential personal care that helps clients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. This part-time, on-site role offers a fun and rewarding opportunity to grow your caregiving skills while making a positive impact every day.

Key Responsibilities

•     Provide personal care including baths, oral hygiene, back rubs, assist

with dressing and undressing clientsAssist with toileting activities and skin care to prevent breakdown

•     Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the client’s living areaPlan and prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding when necessary
•     Observe clients closely and document care provided and any changes in

conditionQualifications & ScheduleHigh school degree required

•     Part-time position with Monday to Friday day shifts and weekend availabilityOn-site work in a supportive and respectful environmentWhy Work with Us?
•     Be part of a highly rated home care agency recognized nationally for excellenceWork with a loving and enthusiastic team passionate about quality care
•     Gain valuable experience in various personal care and support servicesSupport clients in maintaining independence and improve their quality of life

Location: PASCO/SW Home Health

Ready to make a meaningful difference as a dynamic Home Health Caregiver? Apply now and join the Pasco Southwest Home Health family!

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Completion of appropriate training program.
• Successful completion of skills competency evaluation.

Experience:

• Six months or more of aide experience in a home care setting is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and procedures of personal care and safety practices in the home care setting.
• Understanding of family interactions and aging process.
• Beginning knowledge of nutrition and food service.
• Ability to observe, report and record client’s care and condition accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and families, staff members and the general public.

Requirements Special:

• Must travel to assigned client’s individual homes to provide care.
• Valid, current Colorado driver’s license and access to a reliable automobile or access to public or other reliable transportation.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.  The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities).

• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Keep the IHSS RN/IHSS Team Lead informed of progress considerations and any pertinent information regarding the client’s care.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.

The caregiver will complete cell Trak time keeping accurately and punctually complete incident reports as deemed necessary, submit progress notes, changes in condition and report important changes observed in the client s home.

wage rate: $ 19.00 - $20.00