Home Care Aide

Responsibilities

• Follow a care plan for the client and report on completed tasks
• Aid with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Provide routine house cleaning
• Aid with meal preparation
• Perform laundry
• Transport client to doctor’s office, grocery store and other essential errands
• Aid client with the self-administration of medications (no administering or measuring)
• Act as part 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 the leading home care provider

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED or one year experience of in-home care services
• Pass a criminal background check
• Reliable transportation (public transportation or valid driver’s license and proof of insurance if driving)
• Provide three references (2 professional and 1 personal)
• Nurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for others
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized
• Familiar with and comfortable using a cell phone