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Senior Helpers

Home Health Caregiver

Senior Helpers, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032

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We are looking for a compassionate CNA/Home Health Aide to provide assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients homes in accordance with an established care plan. In addition, we are looking for Caregivers with transfer, hoyer lift experience. Companion Caregivers are welcome to apply as well. Language skills needed: English is a must

Responsibilities

Provide health care services in patient residences

Perform domestic and household tasks

Transport and accompany patients to doctors office or to hospital

Administer simple prescribed medication/reminders

Assist with clients personal care activities (Activities of Daily Living)

Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc) and report on their condition

Maintain patients care records and document provided services

Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises

Instruct and counsel patients and families on diet and exercise

Collect routine specimens

Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support—do activities with client (play cards, memory games, etc.)

Log in and out of Wellsky or other systems used to record service hours

Skills

Personal / Companion care aide

Proven working experience as home health aide / CNA – Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Ability to monitor vital signs and to collect information and report as needed

Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards

Proficiency in English, and other languages as needed

Nursing and health care administration skills – provide updates on care plan, client changes

Caring and compassionate personality

Current CPR certificate

First Aid training

Valid driver's license

Job Types Full-time, Part-time

Pay $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits

Continuing education credits

Flexible schedule

License reimbursement

License/Certification

First Aid Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute

Fairfax County, VA (Required)

Work Location On the road

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