Caregiver Weekly Pay

We are now hiring a Caregiver in the surrounding areas of Frankfort, KY. 

This is a PRN position. 

• One Patient at a Time
• Earn PTO while working 32+ Hours
• Flexible Scheduling

At Commonwealth Community Based 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. You can find a home for your career here.  

 ​As CNAs, Aides & Caregivers, you can expect:​

• 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

If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your nursing career, this is a great opportunity for you!  

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. 

• 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.
• Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable.
• Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to client’s personal care.
• Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping and performing other essential errands, if necessary.
• Measures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide.
• Prepares meals as required based upon clients 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.
• Participates in performance improvement in-services.
• Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.

Experience Desired

• Six months experience in home care preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Skill Requirements

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

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