Home Health Aid

Right at Home Des Moines • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Right at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire Skilled Caregivers and Home Health Aids to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. We have immediate part-time positions available. You can make a difference in your career by helping people stay in the comfort of their homes.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include 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
• Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments
• Performs housekeeping activities which include 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, including medication reminders, assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises, measuring and preparing special diets, understanding dementia care, and incontinence care.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Pay increases available through our Personal Advancement Program
• Bonuses for referrals
• Aflac Insurance opportunities
• Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program
• Named Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees