In-Home Aide
About The Position
At One You Love Homecare South Charlotte, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our clients by providing compassionate, dependable, and personalized non-medical home care services. Our caregivers are the heart of what we do, and we are committed to supporting them with training, flexible scheduling, and a meaningful work environment. As a caregiver, you will provide essential non-medical assistance to clients in their homes, helping them maintain independence and dignity. The role of a caregiver includes companionship, personal care support, assistance with daily living activities, and light housekeeping. During a caregiver’s tenure with the agency, assignment to cases will be contingent on level of care competency as demonstrated in the hiring/screening process. Competency levels will continue to be evaluated and adjusted based on supervision by management.
Requirements
- Is at least 18 years of age.
- State certification and license in good standing, if applicable.
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license, proof of insurance (if required for client transport).
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Presents a negative TB skin test or CXR and other tests as required by specific state statute.
- Has ability to read, follow written instructions, and document services provided.
- Is self-directed with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
- Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
- Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
- Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation.
- Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in caregiving, home care, or related field is a plus.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)/IADL's.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
- Prepare and serve meals, including assistance with feeding if necessary.
- Take and record oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (within the training limitations of the personal care assistant).
- Assist in ambulation and exercise according to the service delivery plan.
- Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered (within the training limitations of the personal care assistant).
- Assist the client in the self-administration of medication.
- Do the client’s laundry, as appropriate.
- Meet the safety needs of clients and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, restraints, etc.).
- Report the client’s condition and significant changes to the assigned care coordinator or supervisor.
- Adhere to documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
- Observe infection control protocols and adhere to all protocols set forth in the client plan of care.
- Provide transportation to doctor appointments, outside activities and shopping.
Benefits
- Company parties
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
