Summary

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We are now hiring an In Home Caregiver for 1:1 patient care in Pearson, GA.
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• Loyalty Bonus Available
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• One Patient at a Time
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• Earn PTO while working 32+ Hours
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• Flexible Scheduling
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• Must have Home Health Experience
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• Must be available 3 days/week, 8 hours each day.
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At Suncrest Companion Services, a part of LHC Group, 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.
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​We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!​
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• Employee wellness programs
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• Flexibility for true work-life balance
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• Holidays & paid time off
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• Continuing education & career growth opportunities
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• Company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
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Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
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Responsibilities

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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 pericare 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 clients 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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• Successful completion of a competency evaluation.
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• Hoyer experience preferred.
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License Requirements
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• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
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• Current CPR certification.
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State Specific Requirements
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• FL: Successful completion of at least forty hours of training in areas required by Agency for Health Care Administration or successfully passing the home health aide competency test (Form AHCA 3110-1007 created by AHCA).
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Skill Requirements
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• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client's 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 client.
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• Able to work independently.
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• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
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