Job Details

Hourly Pay, Dependent on Experience

Knoxville, Clinton & Oak Ridge, Tennessee

A leading provider of home health care services is looking for Home Health Aide to join their 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 offer flexible scheduling. 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 driver's 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:

•Hourly Pay, Dependent on Experience

•Performance based pay increase after probate period

•Incentive bonus opportunities!

•Referral bonuses available!