Caregiver (NE)

Pasco Southwest Home Health•Cortez, CO

3d•Remote

About The Position

Provides unskilled personal care and household services for clients in their homes in compliance with a service plan. PASCO/SW is a growing home health and hospice company looking for a part-time/PRN Caregiver to work with a collaborative and supportive team. Applicants should have excellent customer service and communication skills, be comfortable working independently and collaborating with a team, and be organized in their approach to completing work tasks accurately and on time. Previous experience working in a home health setting is preferred but not required. The support provided as a homecare caregiver is critical to the company's success. This position includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans available to full-time employees. Compensation may vary depending upon education and experience. The employer for this position is The Pennant Group, Inc., a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services. Pasco SW Home Health provides skilled care nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, homemakers, CNA, and personal care providers.

Requirements

Completion of appropriate training program.
Successful completion of skills competency evaluation.
Six months or more of aide experience in a home care setting is preferred.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of personal care and safety practices in the home care setting.
Understanding of family interactions and aging process.
Beginning knowledge of nutrition and food service.
Ability to observe, report and record client’s care and condition accurately.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with clients and families, staff members and the general public.
Must travel to assigned client’s individual homes to provide care.
Valid, current Colorado driver’s license and access to a reliable automobile or access to public or other reliable transportation.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a home health setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provides unskilled personal care and household services for the clients in their homes in compliance with a service plan.
Keep the IHSS RN/IHSS Team Lead informed of progress considerations and any pertinent information regarding the client’s care.