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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.

The Home and Community Bases Services Aide 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
  
• Reports observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
  
• Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
  
• 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 pericare and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet.
  
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients personal care.
  

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

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

• 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.