Caregiver - Weekly Pay
Company: LHC New
Location: Hermitage
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview Hiring Caregivers in the Hermitage, PA area -
Offering $500.00 Loyalty Bonus, 1:1 Patient Care, Flexible
Schedules, PTO, and Weekly Pay! The Caregiver is a person who
provides support, assistance with personal hygiene and household
functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own
home.Cambridge Home Health Care , a part of LHC Group, is the
preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and
families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term
acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality,
cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health
at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have
partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the
home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group,
because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about
helping people. Essential FunctionsProvides 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 clients home during the night time hours.
(Washington and Oregon does not provide this service) tilize 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 aidePrepares 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 inservices.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 &
ExperienceExperience DesiredPrior experience in home care
preferred.Skill RequirementsAbility to function in any home
situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability,
or financial condition of the patient.Current driver's license,
vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public
transportation. Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability. Must
be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by
date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If
permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for
religious or medical exemptions.
Keywords: LHC New, Akron , Caregiver - Weekly Pay, Other , Hermitage, Ohio
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