LHC Group
Home Health Aid Job in Pembine, WI
Almost Family has fantastic opportunities available for Private Home Caregivers looking to provide caring services to those in need in our community. Service area covering all of Pembine and surrounding areas Flexible Schedules from a few hours, to 40+ hours per week Weekdays and Weekends available Weekly Pay One on one patient care PTO when working more than 32 hours per week $500 Employee Loyalty Bonus Available Our Caregivers work to provide support and assistance to our clients with personal hygiene, household functions, and activities of daily living, for individuals who require care but remain in their own home. No CNA certification is required to work as a Caregiver. *Must have valid driver's license or reliable trasnportation.* PCW, Home Health Aide, HHA, HCA* Easy apply. Apply in less than 3 minutes! Essential Functions Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including pericare and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet. Assist client in preparing for bed. Position patient in bed as directed. Assists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches. Personal care dressing of client. Medication reminder. Live-in and Sleep Over's: Secures clients home for the night and provides reassurance by being present at the client's home during the night time hours. (Washington and Oregon does not provide this service) Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable. Assists with household tasks directly essential to client's personal care. Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping if necessary and performing other essential errands. Measures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide. Prepares meals as required based upon client's preferred diet. May need to feed client if required. Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc. Ensures confidentiality of client records and information. Records and reports activities related to personal care responsibilities, as required. Responds promptly to client requests. Documents all client related activities in a timely manner. Reports observations of the client's condition to the Branch Manager or Office Assistant. Notifies the Branch Manager immediately if any incidents or accidents occur. Participates in performance improvement in-services. Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required. Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned. Education & Experience Education Desired Six months experience in home care preferred. License Requirements Access to public transportation OR dependable vehicle with a current driver's license and vehicle insurance.