Home Health Aide

About the role

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aides to provide essential support to individuals in their homes in Alablaster, Alabama. As a Home Health Aide, you will assist clients with daily living activities, ensure their comfort and well-being, and work independently and collaboratively with healthcare professionals. The role includes preparing meals, performing light housekeeping, offering companionship, providing memory care support, and administering CPR or catheter care as needed. This position serves clients requiring geriatric and home health care, and may require relocation to Gainesville, Florida before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Prepare meals and ensure clients receive nutritious meals tailored to their dietary needs.
• Perform patient observation to monitor changes in health status and report any concerns to healthcare providers.
• Offer companionship and engage clients in meaningful activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.
• Maintain cleanliness in the client's living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
• Provide memory care support for clients with cognitive impairments, ensuring safety and promoting cognitive engagement.
• Administer CPR if necessary and assist with catheter care as required by the client’s health plan.

Requirements

• Previous experience in home health care or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong observational skills to effectively monitor patient conditions.
• Ability to perform meal preparation, laundry, and light cleaning duties.
• Knowledge of hospice care principles is a plus.
• Certification in CPR is highly desirable.
• Compassionate demeanor with excellent communication skills to interact effectively with clients and families.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while following care plans.
• Must be willing to relocate to Gainesville, Florida before starting work (required).

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Pay

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-time, PRN; Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week