Home Health Aide, Elyria

Overview:
Your Home Court Advantage - In Home AideMonday-Friday & e/o weekend PRN    Start Your Healthcare Career with Us!
Looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare? We provide training!Join our team of dedicated caregivers and make a real difference in the lives of our clients across Northeast Ohio. We’re committed to providing quality care and supporting our team every step of the way. Apply today for phone or in-person interviews and find out more about our immediate openings! Have experience as a caregiver? We can get you in the field even more quickly! What do we offer you as an employee?Weekly Pay 

PTO

Benefits

Flexible shifts – work as little or as much as you can!

Location near you - we have clients everywhere!

Referral bonuses

Paid training – and paid HHA Certification if you have no prior experience!

The opportunity to help others in your community who need you

What will you do?Help with personal care or homemaking in a client’s home

Meal plan and preparation for those who need it

Companionship and maybe light housekeeping

Follow a care plan to provide the best possible care under the direction of an RN

Communicate with the local branch

What qualifications should you have?At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting

Professionalism inside and out, great attendance, and the desire to help!

Experience in personal care/homemaking is required.

You must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.

You need a state ID/valid license and reliable transportation, our clients depend on us!

What should you do next?Join our team! Text cbcjobs to 97211 - Fill out an application online to set up an interview! Let’s get you started today – and you can be working in no time, with weekly pay and benefits! Or walk-in to your nearest Your Home Court Advantage office and apply on-site! 

Responsibilities:
Personal Care as needed

A successful Home Health-care Aide provides personal care services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse

Ability to follow a care plan

Meal preparation/feeding

Laundry

Light Housekeeping

Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.

Reports any observed or reported changes in the client’s condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse.

Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client’s records. Completes the appropriate records to document cares given and pertinent observations.

Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager.

Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.

Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.

Treats patients and families with respect. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Accepts and fulfills assignments with the agency. Exercise good judgment in accepting assignments.

Participates in required in-service programs to meet compliance requirements. Identifies learning needs to agency supervisor.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Qualifications:
 

Meet the training and/or certification requirements of the state in which the home health aide services are being provided. This includes specifications of contracted agencies for which services are being provided.

Active and verifiable State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) or Certified Nursing Assistant CNA certification in applicable state OR 1 year of supervised, verifiable experience within the last 3 years.

Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.

Good interpersonal skills and a passion for caring for those in need.

Current driver’s license, good driving record, and/or reliable transportation is required.

1 + years of experience is highly preferred.

Frequent standing walking, stopping/bending infrequent squatting/kneeling and balancing

Weight handled: push, force required: 30 - 50 lbs (at times)