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OhioMeansJobs Lake County is assisting a Lake County Home Care employer with their recruiting efforts for the following position:

Home Care Aide Location: Various Locations in the Lake County Area Position ID: 44072896

Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Hours: 1^st^, 8:00am- 5:00pm Wage: $15.60 an hour Benefits: Health Insurance

POSITION SUMMARY: This position serves a vital function in support of the company's clients, seniors and people with disabilities living independently in their homes, but who need assistance with daily tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasks.
• Assist with personal care needs of the client (bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Provide or assist in routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.
• Transport client to doctor's office, grocery store and other essential errands
• Assist client with the self-administration of medications.
• Observe and report any changes in client's condition.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be clear on the Home Care Aide Registry.
• Must complete five (5) ours annual training.
• Must be free of TB per AHCA requirement.
• Must have reliable transportation; if by car, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required.
• Nurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for others.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including lifting in excess of 15lbs, with or without assistance, depending on assignment requirements. Bending and stooping to prepare equipment for consumer or managing consumer environment. Transferring, turning and positioning clients and assisting to ambulate. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise level similar to a typical home environment For immediate consideration, please contact Stacy Pena at 440-350-4210 or stacy.pena@jfs.ohio.gov