Full-time/Part-time Home Health Aide position needed at Desire Healthcare Services in Erie, PA

Desire Healthcare Services has openings for SKILLED, and STRONG caregivers. We have shifts to fill for one-on-one care with individual clients; we need caregivers for all shifts, including mornings, days, nights, overnights, weekdays, and weekends. Start working right away!

Working Schedule

• Monday to Friday (Weekend on call)

• Flexible schedule (short shifts, long shifts, morning, evenings, weekdays, .weekends – we have it all!)

Responsibilities

• 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; running errands

• Assists patients by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming

• Helps patients care for themselves by teaching the use of a 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 patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping

• Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying the nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions

• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and

• 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; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Current and valid driver’s license or State ID (Required)

• Social Security Card or valid green card (Required)

• Proof or Auto insurance

• CPR card (Required)

• TB Test (required Within a year and redone annually)

• Health Statement, physical (Required must be done within 6 months of application)

• Level II Background Screening (Required)

• Reliable transportation (Required)

• Must be at least 18 years old (Required)

• Must provide references (Required 2 work and 1 personal)

• Must take and pass the Home Health Aide Competency Test

• Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and verbal instructions in English

Salary

• $30,000 to $50,000 per year

Benefits

• Pay Rate: Based on experience and work history

• Industry-leading WEEKLY pay with option for direct deposit

• One-on-one, individualized client care

• Large service area

• You choose where and when you work!

• Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and designated holidays

• Supportive, caring office staff to help you succeed throughout your career (we pride ourselves on our professionalism, communication skills, and organized processes)

• Mileage reimbursement when transporting clients and or running errands

• Quick hiring process

• Employee referral bonus program – get paid to refer your friends

We want YOU to join our TEAM. Apply now!