Addus HomeCare rating
5.9
Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
127th of 226 rated social care providers
Job description
Pay rate now $20.48 dollars per hour with differential pay for CNA's!
Now offering Daily Pay for select positions.
Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position provides consistent, flexible full time/part time hours to accommodate your personal needs, while providing a great career with a growing, innovative industry leader.
If you have a drive to help others, and you are looking for a meaningful, fulfilling, independent career with an organization that encourages and supports your contribution, we invite you to join our team.
Caregiver Responsibilities:
- Assist with personal care
- Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation
- Transport client to appointments and daily errands
Caregiver Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED, or one year of in-home care services experience
- Able to pass a criminal background check
- Reliable transportation.
- Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized
Addus HomeCare has strived to keep clients in their homes, since 1979. We provide homecare services to over 40,000 patients. Despite challenging economic conditions caused by COVID-19 Addus HomeCare is still hiring in over 186 locations across the United States. Addus has implemented comprehensive safety policies based on CDC guidelines designed to promote workplace safety. We are providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves, face masks, hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial soap to our employees.
We are offering virtual job interviews as a safety measure against COVID-19. Apply today and learn more about our current opportunities.
Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Home Care Aide?
A: To succeed as a Home Care Aide, key technical skills include providing basic medical care, such as administering medications and performing wound care, as well as understanding vital signs and fall prevention techniques. Essential soft skills include empathy, effective communication, and the ability to build trust with clients and their families, which enables the Aide to provide personalized care and support. By combining these technical and interpersonal skills, Home Care Aides can deliver high-quality care and build strong relationships with their clients, ultimately supporting their well-being and independence.
Q: What is the career path for a Home Care Aide?
A: A Home Care Aide's typical career progression involves starting as an entry-level aide, providing direct care to clients, and advancing to mid-level roles such as Care Coordinator or Team Lead, where they oversee daily operations and supervise junior staff. With experience and additional training, Home Care Aides can move into senior roles like Clinical Manager or Director of Care Services, where they develop and implement care plans, manage budgets, and lead teams. Throughout their career, Home Care Aides can develop skills in areas like patient assessment, medication management, and care coordination, which can lead to opportunities in related fields like nursing, social work, or healthcare administration.
