About the role#
This position offers nursing students and caregivers hands-on experience in private in-home care, assisted living, and memory care settings. You will build patient-care skills while maintaining a flexible schedule that works around your classes. Our team provides orientation for new assignments and ongoing support to ensure you are prepared for each client.
What you'll do#
- Assist with personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, hygiene, toileting, and incontinence care.
- Help with ambulation, positioning, transfers, and use of gait belts or Hoyer lifts.
- Provide companionship, social engagement, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.
- Assist with transportation to errands and medical appointments.
- Provide medication reminders and prescribed range-of-motion assistance.
- Perform specialized tasks such as blood glucose monitoring, Foley care, bed-bound care, and hospice supportive care.
- Follow the established care plan and report any changes, safety issues, or concerns to the team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a nursing student or valid CNA, PCA, or caregiver credentials.
- Prior experience with personal care and activities of daily living.
- A compassionate, dependable, and professional demeanor.
- Ability to communicate clearly and maintain reliable attendance.
- Respect for client dignity, privacy, and home environment.
- Experience with transfers, Hoyer lifts, Foley care, or hospice support is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, Georgia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: 14.00 to 15.00 USD per hour.
About Home Care Association of America
The Home Care Association of America is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, District of Columbia. It represents more than 3,500 member organizations that provide private in-home care services for elderly and disabled individuals. The association supports a network of over 500,000 caregivers. It operates with a staff of 2 to 10 employees.
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