WHY CHOOSE HOME CARE? It allows you to provide personal care to those that would otherwise not be able stay in the comfort of their own home. Bringing a smile to an elderly person’s face is affirmation you are appreciated and doing your job well. If you have the deep desire to care for others, but often feel frustrated with the time constraints that come with working in a facility, home care may be for you! Enjoy the opportunity to impact clients’ lives and truly make a difference!
BENEFITS OF WORKING IN HOME CARE :
- Ability to personally impact someone’s life
- Help patients on a one-on-one basis
- Ability to spend time with your client talking or reminiscing
- Pick and choose your own schedule
- Opportunity to meet new people
- Feel appreciated!
CAREGIVER QUALITIES:
- Strong work ethic
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Sense of humor
- Integrity
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist patient with:
- Personal care
- Transferring and ambulation
- Physician prescribed exercises and simple procedures specific to the client which have been taught by appropriate Nursing Unlimited personnel
- Medication reminders
- Performing homemaking services which are essential to the patient's care at home
- Maintaining a safe environment for the patient
- Meal preparation
- Doctor’s appointments and errands
Other responsibilities would include:
- Use safety and patient care equipment appropriately and reinforce the safe use of equipment to the patient.
- Use proper body mechanics when providing patient care/homemaking services.
- Use universal precautions in providing services.
- Recognize limitations and seek instruction from Nursing Supervisor when needed.
- Communicate to RN Supervisor by verbal/written communication regarding patient care issues including pertinent changes in the patient's condition.
- Chart/document care given accurately with clarity.
- Notify Nursing Unlimited directly of pertinent changes in the patient's condition.
- Show patience and understanding, but also use time effectively.
- Make a positive difference in each patient’s daily living: assist with personal care needs, select housekeeping duties and therapy services.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals, plus provide dining assistance as needed.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to interact positively with patients, patient's families and staff so as to promote positive patient care.
- Ability to speak clearly for patient communication.
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living that requires frequent moving, lifting of patients, frequent positioning of patients, giving patients baths, ambulating patients, and homemaking tasks requires much physical effort.
- Ability to operate motor vehicle is necessary.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum one year experience as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant in a health care facility OR current nursing student who has completed first clinical rotation
- Michigan driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and proof of current auto insurance
- Must own reliable, insured vehicle
- Current T.B. test (negative result)
- Clear background check
- Physician release to work without restrictions
- Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity which may include lifting, bending and standing
- Must be able to lift 80-100 lbs.
- Basic cooking/household skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Must demonstrate the ability to speak, read and write English
Nursing Unlimited, Inc. provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Work Remotely
Job Types: Per diem, Part-time, PRN, Full-time
Pay: $14.50 per hour
Benefits:
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
Experience:
- hands-on patient care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Auto Insurance (Required)
- Michigan driver's license and reliable vehicle to use? (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Multiple locations