Home Health Aide Needed in Lackawanna County - Lackawanna County, PA, United States - Modern Health Home Care

Description

Company Description:

Modern Health Home Care, located at 69th Street, Upper Darby, is a premier home care agency established to provide the Highest Quality Care to our clients while maintaining their feeling of independence with dignity and respect.

We are a client-centered agency and are one of the highest-paying agencies in the five-county region.

We offer competitive benefits, easy scheduling, and has excellent management.

Excellent care should not interfere with your quality of life.

We invest in every employee and provide the training, resources, and support needed so they can provide exceptional care to the clients we serve daily.

Job Summary:

Modern Health Home Care has full and part-time job openings for experienced, attentive, and trustworthy Home Health Aides.

Our certified Home Health Aides offer hourly and live-in non-medical services.


Caregiver Responsibilities:

• Personal Care Assistance: Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, skincare, and other personal grooming activities.
• Mobility and

Transfer Assistance:
Assist clients with mobility and transfer tasks, including getting in and out of bed, chairs, or wheelchairs. Assist with walking, using mobility aids, and maintaining proper body positioning.

• Medication Reminders: Reminding clients to take their medications at the prescribed times.
• Meal Preparation and Feeding: Help clients with meal planning, preparation, and feeding. This may involve cooking, following dietary guidelines, and ensuring that clients receive proper nutrition and hydration.
• Light Housekeeping: Perform light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up the client's living space, doing laundry, changing bed linens, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Companionship and

Emotional Support:
Provide companionship and emotional support to their clients.

Engage in conversations, play games, read books, accompany clients on walks, and provide social interaction to combat loneliness and isolation.

• Observing and Reporting: Closely monitor clients' health conditions, changes in behavior, or any other concerns. They report any significant observations to the agency.
• Documenting and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and uptodate records of the care provided, including daily activities, observations, and any changes in the client's condition.
• Protects the agency by adhering to professional standards, agency policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development educational sessions.
• Provides other related duties as required or directed by agency administration.
• Properly clock in and out of your assigned shift.

Caregiver Requirements:

• Vaccinated
• Must possess a mobile phone
• Pass a background check and TB Test
• 1+ years of experience as a Home Health Aide strongly preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds safely
• A willingness to work flexible hours, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to communicate both verbal and written
• Possess a professional, friendly, and upbeat attitude
• Capable of working responsibly with confidential information
• Must be able to work independently
• Must have reliable transportation and be punctual
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates based on experience
• Flexible scheduling options
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Health insurance options available for eligible employees

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Inperson

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

Home Health Aide: 1 year (required)


License/Certification:

• Driver's License (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lackawanna County, PA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person