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Senior Helpers

Home Health Caregiver

Senior Helpers, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032

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This role supports patients in their homes with daily living and personal care, as outlined in an established care plan. We welcome caregivers with transfer, hoyer lift experience, and companion caregivers. English language skills are required.

Base pay range $17.00/hr - $22.00/hr

Responsibilities

Provide health care services in patients' residences

Perform domestic and household tasks

Transport and accompany patients to doctors' office or 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 patient 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—doing 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 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)

Commute

Fairfax County, VA (Required)

Work Location: On the road.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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