- Home Health Aide NEEDS TO BE CERTIFIED

Griswold Home Care for Kent and Washington Counties•South Kingstown, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Griswold Home Care for Kent and Washington Counties is hiring a full-time, certified Home Health Aide to provide elderly clients with non-medical care and companionship in their homes. The role involves helping clients manage daily living tasks while preserving their dignity, and may include serving clients with dementia or cognitive impairments. The position pays $21–$23 per hour and offers paid time off, overtime, and opportunities for ongoing training and development. Caregivers may work with clients needing as little as four hours of care or as much as 24-hour care. Flexible scheduling is available, with day and night shifts. The employer is committed to diversity and inclusion and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

Must be certified as a Home Health Aide.
Reliable transportation.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Six months of home care experience is a plus; experience caring for a loved one counts.
Must be willing to provide compassionate care and companionship and maintain a positive attitude while assisting with household tasks.

Nice To Haves

Six months of home care experience, including caregiving for a loved one.
A high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide cheerful companionship to senior clients in their homes.
Assist clients with daily living tasks and household responsibilities, including laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping.
Provide non-medical care while preserving clients’ dignity.
Help clients bathe and maintain personal hygiene in a professional and respectful manner.
Provide caregiving services to clients with dementia or cognitive impairments when needed.
Submit accurate documentation at the end of each shift and keep the office updated about changes in clients’ care.