Caregiver​/Home Health Aide- West Phila.; Weekend Shifts

Schedule

• Sunday – Saturday
• Some weekdays
• Morning, Afternoon, Evening
• Holidays

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO

• MUST DRIVE or HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION
• Assist in non‑medical ADLs that a client cannot safely or comfortably do alone.
• Provide meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, pet care, errands, companionship and assistance to meetings & appointments.
• Ensure client privacy, respect and dignity.
• Provides companionship by reading, conversation, and listening.
• Basic compassion, understanding, empathy and desire to serve elderly patients with illnesses.
• Participate in appropriate recreational activities and hobbies for social and sensory stimulation.
• Attend monthly in‑service meetings, all training and department meetings.
• Assist client with phone calls, letter writing, etc.
• Maintain a safe home environment.
• Accompany client on walks, community trips, doctor's office, bank, etc.
• Remind client to take self‑administered medications.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks such as meal prep, laundering clothes, and general cleaning.
• Maintain infection control procedures when handling clothing and linens.
• Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions that may result in harm.
• Receive oral and written assignments from Coordinator at the beginning of each shift.
• Provide maximum resident‑care services to assure well‑being of residents to the greatest degree.
• Assist in daily requirements such as toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, caring for hair and nails, transferring clients, responding to calls.
• Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by management.

The work requires light physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis such as driving, assisting patient in transfer activities, and light housekeeping. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, and taste or smell.

The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• One year experience preferred (CNA/HHA: 1 year)
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Good communication skills.
• Good physical and mental health; caring attitude, tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patient, family members, clinical management, and staff.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Philadelphia