Job Description
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference? CareBridge Home Health is urgently hiring compassionate Home Health Aides in Washington, DC.
We are dedicated to providing exceptional in-home care to our community. As a Home Health Aide with us, you will help seniors and individuals with disabilities maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Join a team that values your hard work, offers competitive pay, and provides ongoing training.
Responsibilities
- Personal Care Assistance: Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral hygiene to ensure their comfort and hygiene.
- Medication Reminders: Prompt clients to take prescribed medications at scheduled times while monitoring for side effects.
- Household Support: Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, to maintain a safe living environment.
- Companionship: Engage in conversation, read to clients, and provide emotional support to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
- Mobility Assistance: Help clients with transferring (bed to chair) and walking, using proper body mechanics to prevent injury.
- Health Monitoring: Observe and report any changes in a client's physical or mental condition to the RN Case Manager immediately.
- Documentation: Accurately complete daily logs and care plans as required by agency policy.
Qualifications
- Certification Required: Current, unencumbered Home Health Aide (HHA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the District of Columbia.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
- Valid Driver's License: Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client travel.
- CPR/First Aid: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Basic First Aid certification.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact compassionately with patients and families.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods; ability to assist with patient transfers (up to 50lbs).
- Background Check: Must pass a comprehensive background check, including criminal history and fingerprinting.