Certified Home Care Aide

Job Summary

Home Care Aides are caring and compassionate individuals who enjoy interacting with patients one-on-one in their homes. They assist patients with activities of daily living and are warm and friendly with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a passion for providing patients high-quality care and support.

Home Care Aides are self-motivated, organized, and are able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Job Requirements

• Education Required: Twelve (12) hours of classroom training and four (4) hours of on-the-job training within thirty (30) days of first client contact.
  • May waive some training based on experience and adequate documentation
• Required: five (5) hours of in-service training per year are required after the first twelve (12) months.
• Experience Required: One or more of the following experience:
  • Minimum six (6) months paid experience as agency homemaker, home health aide, or household worker.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience, paid or unpaid, in caring for children, sick or aged individuals.
  • Successful completion of a formal course in basic nursing arts or nurse aide training.

Skills

• Ability to read, write, follow directions and perform duties with minimum supervision.
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with clients, families, and coworkers and exhibit an empathetic attitude toward the sick and elderly.
• Provision of reliable transportation and a working telephone as required by nature of position.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: MO CNA License OR MO CMT License OR MO CMA License OR as of 1/1/2022 grandfathered with an Accredited Nurse Aide Certification
• Required: Active Driver’s License in the state they reside

Additional Information for Qualified Candidates

Up to $1,800 Sign-On Bonus