Caregiver Weekly Pay
Mount Washington, KY 
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Job Description

Summary

We are hiring Caregivers and HHAs for in home care in Mount Washington, KY!

  • Loyalty Bonus Available
  • Weekly Pay
  • One on One Patient Care
  • Flexible Scheduling

At Almost Family, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As CNAs, Aides & Caregivers, you can expect:

  • Opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages
  • Flexibility for true work-life balance
  • Continuing education and tuition reimbursement
  • Career mobility and growth opportunities

If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your nursing career, this is a great opportunity for you.



Responsibilities
  • Reports observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
  • Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable.
  • Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
  • May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including pericare and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet.
  • Assist client in preparing for bed. Position patient in bed as directed. Assists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches. Personal care dressing of client. Medication reminder.
  • Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients personal care.
  • Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping and performing other essential errands, if necessary.
  • Measures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide.
  • Prepares meals as required based upon clients preferred diet. May need to feed client if required.
  • Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.
  • Ensures confidentiality of client records and information.
  • Records and reports activities related to personal care responsibilities, as required.
  • Responds promptly to client requests.
  • Documents all client related activities in a timely manner.
  • Participates in performance improvement in-services.
  • Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.


Education and Experience

Experience Desired

  • Six months experience in home care preferred.
  • Successful completion of a competency evaluation.

License Requirements

  • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
  • Current CPR certification.

State Specific Requirements

  • KY, OH, MO, NC: No additional requirements.

Skill Requirements

  • Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client's needs.
  • Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.



Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
0 to 1 year
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