Home Health Aide

BrightStar Care of West Bend • West Bend, WI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

BrightStar Care is seeking Home Health Aides for immediate coverage to provide quality client care. The role offers flexible scheduling, with opportunities for part-time or full-time work and assignments in clients’ homes and assisted living settings. Available shifts 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.

The aide provides personal care and daily living support according to the client’s needs and plan of care, helps maintain a safe environment, and reports observed changes to the Director of Nursing. The position includes initial training and support from a team with Director of Nursing oversight.

Requirements

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Licensed driver with reliable transportation.
• Auto insurance meeting the organization’s requirements if transporting clients.
• Able to work independently 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.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of clients’ medical information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull; assistance needs vary depending on client mobility, and the role requires lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 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 and undressing, toileting, feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping, and medication reminders.
• Prepare and administer meals in accordance with 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 changes 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 that clients’ rights are respected.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Employee recognition program with earned stars redeemable for gift cards.
• Flexible work schedules and assignments.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Travel time reimbursement.
• Weekly pay.
• Flexible scheduling, with employees able to choose as many or as few hours as desired.
• Promotion from within.
• Weekend incentive offered.

What This Job Offers

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