Home Health Aide

BrightStar Care of West Bend • West Bend, WI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

BrightStar Care is hiring Home Health Aides to provide quality client care in clients’ homes and assisted living settings. The role offers flexible scheduling, with opportunities for part-time or full-time work and a variety of assignments. A Home Health Aide provides personal care and assistance with daily activities according to the client’s needs and plan of care, supports a safe environment, observes and reports changes, and protects clients’ rights and confidential medical information. Available shifts listed are Tuesday 8:00–9:30 a.m. in Richfield; Wednesday 8:00–9:00 a.m. in Germantown and 3:00–8:00 p.m. in Mequon; Thursday 8:00–9:30 a.m. in Richfield; and Saturday 12:00–3:00 p.m. in Hartford.

Requirements

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Licensed driver with reliable transportation.
• If transporting clients, must have auto insurance in accordance with the organization’s requirements.
• Self-directing and able to work with little direct supervision after initial training.
• Empathy for clients’ needs.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate effectively.
• Treat clients, staff, and the public with courtesy and respect, and present a positive public image.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of clients’ medical information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull; assistance requirements vary with client mobility.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of documented experience is preferred.
• Weekend availability is a plus; a weekend incentive is offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide hygiene care as directed, including bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, and toileting.
• Assist with feeding, meal preparation, and preparing meals according to the client’s diet.
• Assist clients with active and passive range-of-motion activities as defined by the plan of care.
• Document observed changes and report them to the Director of Nursing.
• Assist clients with walking and transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping.
• Promote a safe environment for quality client care by following established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure clients’ rights are adhered to.
• Perform linen changes and light housekeeping.
• Provide medication reminders.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Employee recognition program with earned stars redeemable for gift cards.
• Flexible work schedules and flexible assignment opportunities.
• Director of Nursing oversight as part of a team.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Travel time reimbursement.
• Weekly pay.
• Employee promotion opportunities.
• Variety of in-home and assisted living assignments, procedures, and treatments.
• Mobile time tracking and care notes, allowing employees to clock in and out from a mobile device.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed