Home Care Aide

Responsibilities

• Follow a care plan for the client and report on completed tasks
• Aid with personal care activities (bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Perform routine house cleaning
• Assist with meal preparation
• Handle laundry
• Transport clients to doctor’s office, grocery store, and other essential errands
• Support the self-administration of medications (no administration or measurement)
• Act as a member of the client’s health care team, observing and reporting any changes in the client’s condition
• Promote Addus Homecare’s positive image in the community as a leading home care provider

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED, or one year experience in in-home care services
• Pass a criminal background check
• Reliable transportation (public transit or valid driver’s license and insurance)
• Three references (two professional, one personal)
• Nurturing and compassionate nature with a desire to care for others
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated, and well-organized
• Familiarity with and comfort using a cell phone

Benefits

Addus Homecare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Addus Homecare, and we are proud to be recognized as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.