Full-time/Part-time Home Health Aide position needed at Desire Healthcare Services in Sun Valley, NV

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!