Position Summary:
The Caregiver/Home Health Aide provides non-medical personal care and supportive services to clients in their homes to help maintain safety, comfort, dignity, and independence. Services are delivered according to the client’s care plan and agency policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including:
Bathing and personal hygiene
Dressing and grooming
Toileting and incontinence care
Ambulation and mobility assistance
Transferring and positioning (within training and care plan limits)
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Assist with meal planning, preparation, and feeding assistance when authorized.
Perform light housekeeping related to client care:
Laundry
Dishwashing
Tidying living areas
Remind clients to take medications as directed
Observe and report changes in client condition, behavior, environment, or safety concerns to the supervisor.
Maintain documentation of services provided and completed visits.
Follow infection control, confidentiality, and client rights policies.
Support safe mobility practices and use of assistive devices.
Maintain professional boundaries with clients and families.
Attend required training and staff meetings.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
Home Health Aide certification, CNA certification, or caregiver experience (as required by state regulations and agency policy).
Ability to communicate effectively.
Reliable transportation (if required).
Ability to safely lift, transfer, and assist clients according to training requirements.
Background checks and clearances as required.
