Caregiver (Home Care Assistant)
About The Position
WelbeHealth PACE helps seniors remain in their homes and communities by providing comprehensive medical care and community-based services. Home Care Assistants provide personal care to participants in their homes and contribute to care planning as members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT). Reporting to the Home Care Supervisor, the role delivers safe personal care services as scheduled and directed. This is a stable, full-time role. Assistants are assigned participants to fill a full workday and may be reassigned when cancellations or unforeseen circumstances arise. The role typically involves visiting 2–5 participants per day, with shorter individual shifts that total an eight-hour workday. Travel time and mileage between participants are reimbursed. Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus, with an advertised compensation offering of $22–$25 USD. Actual compensation depends on experience and relevant qualifications. Employees must provide proof of vaccination or a vaccine declination form before employment and follow applicable infection-control and PPE standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid Certification.
- Registration with the Home Care Registry (HCA) before the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification.
- Bilingual ability.
- One or more years of caregiving experience with elderly or senior patients is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and physical lifting when transferring participants.
- Assist with instrumental activities of daily living, including laundry, light housekeeping, shopping, and light meal preparation.
- Measure and document participants’ vital signs as instructed.
- Escort participants on vehicles to medical appointments and support safe transfers in and out of their homes.
- Carry out home exercise programs for the Rehabilitation team as indicated in the IDT-developed care plan, after receiving sufficient training as needed.
- Provide translation services as needed.
- Contribute to the care-planning process as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 17 days of personal time off (PTO).
- 12 observed holidays annually.
- 6 sick days.
- 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
- Compensation package including base pay, bonus, and equity.
- Reimbursement for travel time and mileage between participants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
