Home Health Aide:

4 Morning Hours & 2 Evening Hours, 7 days per week.

Preferred Care at Home of Champlain Valley, a nationwide senior care company, is seeking qualified caregivers in the Williston area for a male client dealing with mobility issues. His wife is the primary caregiver but she needs help with transfers and companionship. The client will need help getting around the home, toileting, feeding and getting ready for the day and settled in in the evenings.

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We have up to 40 hours per week assignments available, with new cases becoming available every week. Openings have a flexible start date and a competitive pay structure.

Home health aides act as a bridge to independent living for many seniors as well as those with disabilities who may also require assistance with activities of daily living. From monitoring a client’s vital signs and physical or mental condition, to assisting with grooming, hygiene, and chores around the house, Home Health Aides allow clients to maintain the familiarity — and dignity — of living at home.

Home Health Aid Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay

• Flexible Working Hours

• Compensation: $17 - $25/hr

Home Health Aid Responsibilities:

• Help clients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing and other daily tasks

• Perform basic health care services for clients including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication

• Help with general light housekeeping, including cooking meals

• Make transportation arrangements or provide transportation for clients as needed

• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members

• Observe and report on each client’s condition

• Stay up-to-date with home health aide training, policies and procedures

Home Health Aid Requirements:

• Previous experience as a home health aide preferred but not required

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Access to reliable transportation

• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and provide references

• Ability to think and work both independently and with direction

• Must have exceptional personal hygiene

• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner

• Knowledge of basic housekeeping

Preferred Care at Home is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.