Home Health Aide – Pediatric & Nonverbal Specialist - immediate start
Location
Buford
Type
Full Time
Job Type: Per Diem
Location: Buford, GA area
Rate: $18 – $20 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM or 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (flexible within this window based on client needs)
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Home Health Aide with hands-on experience supporting nonverbal children, particularly those on the autism spectrum. The ideal candidate is confident using alternative communication strategies and understands the unique behavioral and sensory needs of nonverbal clients. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor, the Aide is assigned to specific clients and performs services necessary to maintain their personal comfort and well-being.
- Engage nonverbal clients using alternative communication methods such as visual schedules, picture exchange systems (PECS), gestures, and other AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) tools.
- Recognize and appropriately respond to behavioral cues as a substitute for verbal communication.
- Provide companionship and, if authorized, transportation to clients according to the care plan.
- Assist client with general Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, meals, and safe ambulation/transfers.
- Report any changes in the client's condition or communication patterns to the supervisor as outlined in the care plan.
- Document care provided and maintain accurate records for the Agency.
- Work collaboratively with the client's care team — including therapists, school staff, and family members — to ensure consistent, effective communication and care.
- Promote client safety by following infection control practices and reporting unsafe conditions.
- Attend in-service programs to meet compliance and notify supervisors of any educational needs.
- Experience working with children is required.
- Experience with nonverbal individuals, particularly children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with alternative communication systems (PECS, AAC devices, visual supports) strongly preferred.
- Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair.
- Successful completion of a formal certification training program.
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Demonstrated ability to read and follow a written care plan and provide related documentation.
- Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Current CPR certification.
- Standards of Care: Our policies and procedures will follow industry standards and evidence-based practice, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our clients.
- Collaboration: We will work closely with family members, physicians, other healthcare providers, or anybody else in the client-defined circle of care.
- Over-communication: We will do our best to ensure our clients have all the information they need when they need it.
- People First: We will prioritize people over profits, ensuring that their well-being, growth, and satisfaction are at the heart of every decision we make.
- Transparency: We strive to be open and honest in all interactions, especially in times when our service has fallen short.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to First Day Franchising.
First Day Homecare - NE Atlanta, GA
Dedicated Care, Backed With a Commitment to Quality
A person with ongoing medical needs deserves experienced, quality support from expert home healthcare staff, and their families and caregivers need trusted aid from people who understand how to best deliver superior care both in their home and out in the world.
It’s how we operate at First Day Homecare. We make the family part of our support team and collaborate with you to provide the best possible care for people with medically complex or chronic conditions, or those aging in place.
Company Website: firstdayhomecare.com
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