Home Care Worker
Job Summary
Cares for elderly, disabled, convalescent or handicapped at individual's home or day-time residence.
General Accountabilities
Assists with daily activities at individual's home.
Performs tasks including but not limited to making beds, doing laundry, preparing meals, washing dishes, ironing, cleaning, bathing, dressing, etc.
Meal preparation meals
Errands and grocery shopping.
Helps patient up and down stairs, in and out of bed, etc.
Medication reminders
Accompanies ambulatory patients outside of home.
Entertains patient by reading, talking, listening to individual, upon request.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
Education: Highschool Diploma/GED
Certified CPR
Negative TB skin test or Chest X-ray
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, must be able to stand, walk, squat, twist, reach, bend, pull and push
Have reliable transportation
Driver's license and a good driving record, reliable automobile with proof of insurance
Certification from an accredited HHA or CNA school
Experience: At least 1 year of related experience
Dependable, reliable and compassionate
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication, Active listening, Service orientation Monitoring, Critical thinking.
