Home Health Caregiver -VA

Pasco SW Home Health•Cortez, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Pasco Southwest Home Health is seeking a Home Health Caregiver to provide essential personal care services that help clients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. This part-time, on-site role offers a fun and rewarding opportunity to grow caregiving skills while making a positive impact. The position involves working with a collaborative and supportive team in the homecare, home health, and hospice fields. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and communication skills, be comfortable working independently and collaborating with a team, and be organized in their approach to completing work tasks accurately and on time. The company believes it's an honor to care for those in need as they rehabilitate or near the end of life and strives to care for them as if they were their own family members. The support provided by caregivers is critical to the company's success. This position includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans available to full-time employees. Compensation may vary depending upon education and experience. The employer is The Pennant Group, Inc., a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services.

Requirements

Completion of appropriate training program.
Successful completion of skills competency evaluation.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of personal care and safety practices in the home care setting.
Understanding of family interactions and aging process.
Beginning knowledge of nutrition and food service.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with clients and families, staff members and the general public.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
Valid, current Colorado driver’s license and access to a reliable automobile or access to public or other reliable transportation.
Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a home health setting is preferred.
Six months or more of aide experience in a home care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide essential personal care that helps clients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes.
Ability to observe, report and record client’s care and condition accurately.
Keep the IHSS RN/IHSS Team Lead informed of progress considerations and any pertinent information regarding the client’s care.