In-home Caregiver (Specific Certification and / or License REQUIRED)

Job Description

Job Description

1 Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Assess patient health needs and develop care plans

Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapy

Perform wound care, catheter care, injections, and other clinical procedures

May be asked to supervise and / or train CNAs, PCAs, HHAs, and LPNs

Communicate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams

Maintain detailed patient records

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Active RN license in the state of Georgia

Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ADN / BSN)

Current CPR / BLS certification

Strong clinical skills and patient assessment ability

Good communication and documentation skills

2 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) : bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility etc.

Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration)

Provide basic comfort care (bed making, positioning, hygiene)

Report changes in patient condition to supervising nurse

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Completion of a state-approved CNA training program

Active CNA certification

CPR / BLS certification

Physical stamina, compassion, and reliability

3 Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Job Description

Help clients with non-medical ADLs : bathing, grooming, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, companionship

Support mobility and transfers (may use gait belts or lifts)

Observe and report client status

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

PCA certificate or on-the-job training (requirements vary by state)

CPR / First Aid (recommended)

Patience, empathy, and dependability

4 Home Care Aide (HCA) / Home Health Aide (HHA)

Job Description

Assist with ADLs and personal hygiene

Provide light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, shopping

Check vitals, assist with prescribed exercises, remind about medications (depending on regulations)

Offer companionship and observe / report changes in condition

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Completion of a state-approved HHA or HCA program (if required)

CPR / First Aid certification (often required)

Ability to lift and transfer clients safely

Good interpersonal skills and compassion

5 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Provide nursing care under supervision of an RN or physician

Administer medications (except IV in some states)

Perform wound care, dressings, and other treatments

Monitor patient health and record vital signs

Educate patients / families on basic care

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN / LVN program

Active state LPN license

CPR / BLS certification

Clinical competence and communication skills