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LHC Group Inc. In-Home Caregiver in Nicholasville, Kentucky
Summary
We are now hiring a Caregiver in the surrounding areas of Nicholasville, 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 themeaningful 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!
ResponsibilitiesJob Summary
The Home and Community Bases Services Aide 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.
Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities
- 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.
- Reports observations of the client's condition to the agency director or accounts manager
- Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients' personal care.
Education and ExperienceExperience 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, r ace, creed, color, s ex, 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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Company OverviewLHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.