Professional Healthcare Resources · 5 months ago
Personal Aide
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expProfessional Healthcare Resources is a provider of home health care services, and they are seeking a compassionate caregiver to join their growing team. The role involves providing personal hygiene assistance, reminding clients to take medication, and helping with mobility and daily living activities.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
Remind clients to take prescribed medication
Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
Assist with personal care and hygiene
Plan and prepare meals
Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
Perform housekeeping duties
Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary
Qualification
Required
Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation every single day
Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
Supportive and compassionate
High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver
Take pride in providing high quality care
Preferred
Amharic Speaking Preferred
Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)
Company
Professional Healthcare Resources
Professional Healthcare Resources is a family owned and operated home healthcare and hospice company
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-06-07Acquired
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