Caregiver

Responsibilities:


* Assists the client with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding and dressing.


* Assists the client with exercises, ambulation, and transfer activities.

This includes knowledge in use of devices such as canes, walkers, crutches, and lifts.


* Independently assists the client with meal preparation/cooking and/or feeding.

Must have working knowledge of special diets, diet restrictions, and techniques to maintain sanitary kitchen conditions to prevent food-borne illnesses.


* Assists the client with medication prompts to remind the client to self-administer his/her medications.


* Identifies and reports changes in client condition.


* Independently provides basic homemaking and laundry assistance for client in the home.

Essential:


* Graduate of a nurse aide, home health aide or patient care tech program or a minimum of 5 years’ experience working as an aide in home care


* Valid Driver’s License, Satisfactory Driving Record (Meets requirements of NHCH policy)


* Must be willing to travel 40 or more miles to cover shifts

 Credentials:


* Valid Drivers License

Benefits:
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Self-Autonomy
• Generous PTO provided
• Healthcare, Dental, 401k, etc.

Salary Range: 

 19.00- 24.50