VA In Home Caregiver

We are hiring PRN Caregivers to work with our Veterans Affairs cases caring for clients in their homes in the Jacksonville Beach, FL area. We have a variety of hours available and offer benefits (for those who qualify) and increased pay rates. 

• 1:1 Patient Care
• Weekly Pay
• Life-Friendly Scheduling

At Apex Companion, 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. 

As Aides & Caregivers, you can expect:

• opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages 
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• career mobility and growth opportunities 

If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your health care career, this is a great opportunity for you. 

Job Summary

The Caregiver/Aide with the Personal Care Services team 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.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

• May 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 peri care and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet.
• Reports observations of the client's condition to the agency director or accounts manager
• Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients' personal care.

Experience Desired 

• Six months experience in home care preferred. 
• Successful completion of a competency evaluation. 

License Requirements 

• Current CPR certification required. 
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. 

Skill Requirements 

• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients’ needs. 
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the patient. 
• Able to work independently. 
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.