Overnight Aide Caregiver Needed

Oconee Area Home Care Services • Athens, GA

415d • $29,120 - $33,280

About The Position

The Overnight Aide Caregiver position at Oconee Area Home Care involves providing essential personal care services to seniors and disabled clients in their homes. The role focuses on assisting with daily living activities, administering medications, and ensuring the comfort and safety of patients during overnight shifts. The caregiver will work closely with healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate and respectful care, contributing to the well-being of clients in the community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid certification as a Home Health Aide or completion of a recognized training program.
• Experience in providing care for seniors or individuals with medical conditions preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic healthcare procedures.
• Ability to lift and move patients safely.
• Familiarity with tube feeding and dementia care is a plus.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to caregiving.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Medication administration experience
• Tube feeding experience
• CNA certification
• Experience with care plans

Responsibilities

• Help patients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and other daily tasks.
• Perform basic health care services for patients including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication.
• Help with general light housekeeping.
• Make transportation arrangements as needed.
• Observe and report on patient condition.
• Keep up with in-service training.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to patients.
• Assist with meal planning, preparation, and feeding.
• Follow care plans and communicate any changes in the patient's condition to the supervising nurse.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive pay rates
• Bonuses
• Respectful and supportive work environment
• Meaningful work and job satisfaction

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED