Home Health Aide- North and Northwest Philadelphia

We, at "Better Home Care," are in search of a mature, compassionate, professional Home Health Aide that has exceptional experience in the Home Health industry. Our ideal candidate will have prior experience with elderly care and/or pediatrics and must have reliable transportation:Shifts available in the Philadelphia area!Home Health Aide Job Responsibilities:Enables patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families.Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands.Assists patients by providing personal services, such as: bathing, dressing, and grooming.Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal and notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions, and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, ContractSalary: $13.00 - $16.00 per hourBenefits: Dental insurance, Health insuranceBonus: Quick Start or Sign onSupplemental schedule: On callWeekly schedule: Monday to Friday, Weekend availabilityLicense/Certification:Driver's License (Preferred)Certified Home Health Aide (Required)Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)EOEJob Types: Full-time, Part-timeSalary: $13.00 - $16.00 per hourExpected hours: 15 - 40 per weekBenefits:Flexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offReferral programMedical specialties:GeriatricsHome HealthPediatricsStandard shift:Day shiftEvening shiftNight shiftOvernight shiftWeekly schedule:Monday to FridayWeekends as neededWork setting:In-personExperience:Home health: 2 years (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2024-10-29