Home Health Aide

Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care to patients in their homes, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assist with mobility and transfers, ensuring patient safety.
- Administer medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding.
- Help patients with light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry and tidying up.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to patients.
- Follow care plans and communicate any changes in the patient's condition to the supervising nurse.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.

Requirements:
- Valid certification as a Home Health Aide or similar qualification.
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures.
- Ability to lift and move patients safely.
- Compassionate and caring nature.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions closely.
- Familiarity with dementia care is a plus.

Skills:
- Patient care
- Assisted living
- Medical records
- Dementia care
- Meal preparation
- Home care
- Senior care

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the role.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $19.31 - $23.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Wound Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outpatient

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person