Home Health Aide
Job description
About us
Rising Sun Home Care is a small business in Telford, PA. We are professional, agile, professional and our goal is to We are an organization that wants to improve people’s lives by providing the best possible experience to our clients and their families. With our extraordinary services, we strive to improve the lives of those we serve..
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Food provided
```Duties:```
- Provide personal care to patients in their homes, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assist with mobility and transfers, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients.
- Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding, adhering to dietary restrictions if applicable.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to patients.
- Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
- Follow infection control protocols and maintain a hygienic environment.
```Qualifications:```
- Previous experience in home health care or a related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of hospice care, dementia care, assisted living, and memory care is a plus.
- Ability to administer medication accurately and safely.
- Familiarity with tube feeding systems is desired.
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients and their families.
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to providing care.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Salary: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 28 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Extended hours
- Holidays
- On call
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- 3x12
- 4x10
- 4x12
- 5x8
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- In-person
- Outpatient
Experience:
- Home health: 1 year (Preferred)