HHA, Live-In

Small enough that the owner covers shifts when someone calls out. WTJ Hospice is a locally owned home care agency with a small office and a few dozen caregivers.

The HHA, Live-In helps clients with personal care, light housekeeping and getting to appointments. This is an in-person role at our Washington location.

What you'll do:

• Perform range-of-motion exercises and skin checks as directed
• Assist with transfers, walking and safe use of walkers and wheelchairs
• Provide companionship, conversation and supervision for clients with dementia
• Take vital signs and report changes to the case manager or nurse
• Call the office right away about falls, injuries or missed visits

Minimum qualifications:

• 2+ months of caregiving experience preferred, including caring for a family member
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Comfortable with pets in the home
• Patient, respectful manner with older adults

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50-$26.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• 12 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Home Health Aide: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC (Required)

Work Location: In person

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at WTJ Hospice.