Home Health Aide - San Gabriel, United States - Right at Home Pasadena/Covina

Right at Home Pasadena/Covina
Right at Home Pasadena/Covina
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San Gabriel, United States

2 days ago

Mark Lane

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Description
We believe that our Home Health Aides (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistants (PCA) are the heart of our business.

Without you, we couldn't build meaningful relationships with our clients, put a smile on their face or be the highlight of their day.

It is hard to put a price on helping others but we know how important you are and value the impact you would make day in and day out for our clients.


In taking this position, you would receive:

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay: $18 $20 per hour
  • Alfac
  • Retirement plan with company match
- $350 Sign in Bonus

  • Weekly Pay
  • Medical, dental, Vision
  • Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program
  • Named Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse
  • PAID-Training and Development
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Once you've completed your first 90 days you will be eligible to enroll for a personal care aid course with our local partners

What You'll Do and Who You Are:

The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job.

But there are a few character traits you should have from the get-go.

We have a great work culture at Right at Home and look for people with a similar mindset:


You're the honest, likable, energetic and approachable type, and are able to get along and verbally communicate easily with people at all levels.

You listen well, have great decision making skills and are passionate about your customer focus.

You're never short of a smile and take real pride in your work by being resourceful, accountable, and adaptable and you cope well under pressure, take initiative and thrive on a challenge.

Integrity is one of your core values as you do not ethically cut corners. You make a great first impression as you are professional and kind in your demeanor and approach.


You don't mind getting a little dirtythis could include (but is not limited to) assisting the patient with activities of daily living such as providing assistance with personal hygiene (toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair), ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, and other household chores.


You don't have to be a gourmet chef but you can prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen.

You are able to perform other assigned activities which are taught by a nurse, for a specific patient, which includes but is not limited to:
Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances

Reinforcement of dressings (non-sterile)

Assisting with the use of devices for aid in daily living (cane, walker, wheelchair or lift device)

Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises

Assisting with self-administered simple urine tests for sugar acetone or albumin (may not interpret results)

Measuring and preparing special diets

Measuring intake and output

Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)

Application of an external (condom-type) catheter


Must Haves:

High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate

Six months experience as a Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in health care (in homes or facilities) and successful completion of a State approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) course

The Home Health Aide shall have successfully completed a Competency Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health agencies

Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job

Current CPR Certificate is recommended

Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care

Read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job

Have a valid driver's license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation

  • Right at Home is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates, supports, and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law._
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