Overnight Home Health Aid

Right at Home Des Moines•Urbandale, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsive recruiter Benefits: Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Signing bonus Vision insurance Right at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire Skilled Caregivers and Home Health Aides to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. We have immediate part-time and full-time positions available. You can make a difference in your career by helping people stay in the comfort of their homes.

Requirements

Three years of experience as a Caregiver/Home Health Aide in healthcare (in homes or facilities).
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
Possess a valid driver’s license and insured automobile

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using a bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, shaving, skin, and hair) Ambulation/Transfers Eating Dressing/Shaving
Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions
Performs housekeeping activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathroom
Performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a Right at Home nurse. These could include (but are not limited to): Medication reminders Assisting with the prescribed range of motion exercises Measuring and preparing special diets Understanding dementia care Incontinence care