VA Personal Caregiver - Full-time / Part-time

pWe are hiringstrong PRN CNA, HHA, and PCA Caregivers /strongto work 1:1 Veterans Affairs cases caring for clients in their homes in the strongOkeechobee, FL/strong area. We have a variety of hours available and offer benefits (for those who qualify), flexible schedules, increased pay rates, and weekly pay.nbsp;/p pAt Almost Family, 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.nbsp;/p pAs Aides amp; Caregivers, you can expect:/p ul liopportunities to build trusted relationships as you care amp; connect with people of all agesnbsp;/li liflexibility for true work-life balance/li licareer mobility and growth opportunitiesnbsp;/li /ul pIf you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your health care career, this is a great opportunity for you.nbsp;/ph3Responsibilities/h3divpstronguJob Summary/u/strong/p pThe 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./p ul liSpecific Job Duties/Responsibilities/li liReports observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur./li liDrives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required./li liMay 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./li liAssists with household tasks directly essential to clients personal care./li /ul/divh3Qualifications/h3divpstronguExperience Desired/u/strongnbsp;/p ul liSix months experience in home care preferred.nbsp;/li liSuccessful completion of a competency evaluation.nbsp;/li /ul pstronguLicense Requirements/u/strongnbsp;/p ul liCurrent CPR certification required.nbsp;/li liCurrent driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.nbsp;/li /ul pstronguSkill Requirements/u/strongnbsp;/p ul liAbility to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients’ needs.nbsp;/li liAbility to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the patient.nbsp;/li liAble to work independently.nbsp;/li liGood communication, writing, and organizational skills.nbsp;/li /ul p#LI-KS2 #LI-SH1/p/divh2Company/h2divnbsp;LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. div br/ /div div At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks:nbsp;a href="https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits" target="_blank"https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits/abr/ div br/ /div div biAlmost Familynbsp;/i/ba part ofnbsp;LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:nbsp;biIt's all about helping people./i/b /div div br/ /div /div/div