Home Health Support Aide

Essential Duties Highlights

• Companionship & conversation
• Light housekeeping
• Household management
• Errands
• Apparel selection (i.e. laying out clothes)
• Meal planning & preparation
• Laundry & linen changing
• Meditation reminders
• Transportation using client’s vehicle
• Ambulation of client
• Assistance with daily living activities (personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, eating, etc.)
• Walking assistance
• Assist client to and from bed
• Monitor Alzheimer’s & Dementia client

Additional Requirements

• Document activities in the Care Plan software system (if applicable).
• Record daily hours worked and daily services performed on the Weekly Time Sheet and Service Log, review with client, and submit the signed form weekly by the required deadline.
• Report any significant client changes to the office immediately.
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Senior Helpers Employee Handbook and Training Manual.

Critical Skills and Abilities

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English at an average adult level.
• Ability to successfully complete Personal Care Services training and skills assessment.
• Ability to drive to work and have a vehicle available during assignments.
• Must have flexibility with schedule and be able to work various shifts and days.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations.
• Demonstrate tact, patience, and good hygiene.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Complete any required health screenings as required
• Valid driver’s license with no serious driving violations
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening prior to employment with Senior Helpers.
• Proof of passing first aid/CPR training within 3 months of employment

Additional Desired Qualifications

• More than 1 year of Home Care industry or Caregiving work experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely assist client in and out of a vehicle and safely lift a wheelchair or walker weighing up to 50lbs into and out of a vehicle.
• Use arms, legs, feet, hands and fingers to assist clients when performing tasks of daily living.
• Frequently move the whole body to perform tasks such as lifting, light housekeeping, walking and driving.
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Ability to climb flight of stairs several times during shift
• Ability to see well (naturally or with correction)

Pay and Benefits

This position pays between $15-$19/hr based on applicable skills and prior experience.
We offer the following benefits for eligible individuals: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Great Selection of Voluntary Benefits.