Home Health Aide 7a-7p, Oak Ridge, TN $14/hr

Home Health Aide 

Competitive Pay, Overtime accepted, Performance based pay increase after probate period. 

Oak Ridge, TN

A leading provider of home health care services is looking for Home Health Aide's to join our growing team! The Home Health Aide will play a vital role in allowing our aging population to stay comfortably in their home.  The ideal candidate for this opportunity will be kind and compassionate with a desire to help people. We have day and night shifts available! 

The Home Health Aide will be responsible for: 

·         Serving as a companion to clients 

·         Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc. 

·         Managing medication and assessing effectiveness of current medication regimen            

·         Preparing meals 

·         Assisting in daily household tasks as needed 

·         Tending to personal hygiene needs 

·         Providing bathing and dressing assistance 

·         Assisting with patient transfer 

·         Shopping and running errands as needed 

·         Communicating with the clients family/friends regarding care needs 

·         Following patient care plan 

The Home Health Aide will excel with: 

·         Caregiving experience preferred 

·         Experience with Alzheimer's or dementia care preferred 

·         Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required 

·         Proven reliability with an excellent work ethic 

·         Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time 

·         Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance 

·         Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills 

·         The ability to provide care across a variety of settings 

·         Empathy and the ability to care for the clients social, emotional, physical, and mental needs 

·         Ability to stay calm and diffuse stressful or uncomfortable situations 

·         An understanding of what to do in an emergency 

·         Training in any special areas of care you provide 

The Home Health Aide will be rewarded with: 

·         Competitive Hourly Pay, Dependent on Experience 

·         Performance based pay increase after probate period 

·         Incentive bonus opportunities! 

·         Referral bonuses available! 

·         Comprehensive benefits 

o   Medical 

o   Dental 

o   Vision 

·         Life insurance 

·         Short Term Disability