Education: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
Drivers License:
Type: Class D - Regular (Auto, Light Truck, Moped) Required
Age: 18 or older Required
- High school degree/GED
- Valid driver's license (in most cases)
- Ability to work in home-like settings
- Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
- Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time
Duties and Responsibilities of the Job:
- Performing personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. Fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates
- Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment
- Assisting with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs
- Reminding/assisting client with self-administration of medications (with proper training)
- Encouraging self-help activities
- Reporting changes in client's condition or family situation to the office
- Documenting services provided
- Performing home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning
- Planning meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up
- Accompanying client to scheduled appointments
- Transporting clients or running errands for clients
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Insurance: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
Leave and Holidays: Vacation
Retirement & Financial: 401K Plan
Education and Training: Tuition Reimbursement
Company Profile:
ResCare HomeCare is a state and federally licensed Medicare certified home health agency that provides skilled nursing, CNA, personal care, and homemaking services. Since 1975, ResCare HomeCare and its predecessor agencies have provided services that help individuals maximize their independence and quality of life. Across the U.S., we make a difference in the lives of people who are dealing with the process of aging, living with a chronic disability, adjusting to life with a new baby, caring for a family member, or recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. Our goal is to ensure that our clients receive quality care and support from our team of professionals. We are dedicated to meeting our clients needs and providing all of our services with repect and care.