Home Care Aide - Caregiver
About The Position
Join a caregiving team that values you while providing meaningful care to long-term clients in their homes. Caregivers provide support to elderly people, convalescents, and people with disabilities. Shifts are hourly and currently range from 2 to 12 hours per day, depending on the client. There is a primary need for daytime caregivers, and work is available as soon as possible. Applicants who already have a state Home Care Aide number and clearance are eligible for priority screening. The role involves routine individualized and personal care, monitoring and reporting changes in patients’ health, providing specialized healthcare tasks, and teaching family members how to care for the patient. Oasis describes its team as supportive and recognizes caregivers’ work. Benefits mentioned include weekly pay, flexibility to pick suitable hours, and opportunities to work close to home.
Requirements
- At least one year of recent caregiving experience.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to arrive on time for assigned shifts.
- Flexible hours and scheduling, with the ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
- Ability to effectively handle difficult and sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
- Must clear five background checks and a drug screen.
- Must be registered or willing to register with the state as a Home Care Aide as required by law.
- Ability to handle the physical workload.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hospice, home health, or other related fields.
- Already having a state Home Care Aide number and clearance qualifies applicants for priority screening.
Responsibilities
- Provide routine individualized care to elderly people, convalescents, or people with disabilities.
- Monitor and report changes in patient health status.
- Provide personal care, such as bathing and dressing patients.
- Provide specialized healthcare, such as administering medication and changing bandages.
- Teach family members ways to care for the patient.
- Treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect.
- Communicate with clients in a friendly, professional, and respectful manner.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Ability to pick the hours that work best for you.
- Work close to home.
- Support from a team.
- Recognition for work that matters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
