Encare Home Health Care
Home Health Aide
Share this job
Job Description
Job Summary
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Home Health Aide, where your compassionate care and attention to detail will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients receiving home-based medical and personal support. In this vital role, you will assist individuals with daily living activities, monitor health conditions, and provide emotional support to promote independence and well-being. Your expertise will help create a safe, comfortable environment for patients while adhering to all home healthcare regulations and standards. This paid position offers an opportunity to grow your caregiving skills in a rewarding, community-focused setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide personalized assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
- Monitor and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature to track patient health status
- Assist with medication administration following prescribed instructions and document all medical records accurately using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
- Support patients with specialized care needs such as Alzheimer's care, dementia care, hospice care, and end-of-life care
- Perform patient observation to identify changes in condition or behavior and communicate findings promptly to healthcare professionals
- Assist with medical procedures including catheter care, wound care, and basic life support when necessary
- Support safe patient transfers using equipment like Hoyer lifts or other assistive devices while practicing proper body mechanics and heavy lifting techniques
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by assisting with light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and ensuring compliance with home & community care standards
Requirements
- Prior experience working in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home healthcare settings is highly preferred
- Knowledge of...
Keep looking
Similar Senior Care Jobs
All Staff Health Services, Inc.
Home Health Aide & Caregiver
Better Hands Home Care Solutions
HHA/Caregiver
Confidential
Home Health Aide
Confidential
Home Health Aide
Lakeside Home Care Services
Home Health Aide
Sphinx Home Health Care of Centrl Ohio LLC