Summary

We are now hiring a Caregiver in the surrounding areas of Harrodsburg, KY.
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This is a PRN position.
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Loyalty Bonus Available
One Patient at a Time
Earn PTO while working 32+ Hours
Flexible Scheduling
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At Commonwealth Community Based Services, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
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​As CNAs, Aides & Caregivers, you can expect:​
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Opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages
Flexibility for true work-life balance
Continuing education and tuition reimbursement
Career mobility and growth opportunities
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If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your nursing career, this is a great opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing patients with in-home personal care and designated health related services to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well-being, while following the written plan of care, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and agency policies and procedures.
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• Reports observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
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• Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable.
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• Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
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• May provide or assist 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 peri care and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode, and toilet.
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• 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.
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• Assists with household tasks directly essential to client's personal care.
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• Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping and performing other essential errands, if necessary.
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• Measures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide.
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• Prepares meals as required based upon clients preferred diet. May need to feed client if required.
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• Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.
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• Ensures confidentiality of client records and information.
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• Records and reports activities related to personal care responsibilities, as required.
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• Responds promptly to client requests.
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• Documents all client related activities in a timely manner.
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• Participates in performance improvement in-services.
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• Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.
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Education and Experience

Experience Desired
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• Six months experience in home care preferred.
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• Current CPR certification required.
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Skill Requirements
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• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients needs.
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• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the patient.
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• Able to work independently.
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• Ability to multi-task, self-directed, good time management skills, courteous, and common sense.
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• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
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• Must possess the disposition and personality to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people and their families keeping personal matters confidential.
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• Must possess a strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization.
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• Ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
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