What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide position at Brandon Woods - Home Health Aide?
Title: Home Health Aide
Company Description:
Brandon Woods Home Care is connected to the Brandon Woods of Dartmouth campus. We have been family owned and operated, servicing the health care needs of seniors for nearly 50 years.
Our passion for ensuring that our seniors retain a fulfilling quality of life while we provide optimal care is second to none. If you share our passion and enjoy knowing you've made a positive impact on the lives of the elderly population and their families, then we would love to hear from you as soon as possible.
Brandon Woods Home Care is seeking an energetic Home Health Aide to uphold our high standards for home care!
Job Summary:
The primary function of the Home Health Aide is to assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living. The Home Health Aide works as a member of a team of professional personnel in the provision of nursing and other therapeutic services to patients in their homes. All Home Health Aides have been trained in methods to assist patients to achieve maximum self reliance, principles of nutrition, meal preparation, problems of illness, procedures for maintaining a clean, healthy, safe and pleasant environment. All aides are familiar with the policies and procedures of the agency including confidentiality and record keeping. All Home Health Aides must meet the Annual Federal/State twelve (12) hour in-service requirement to maintain certification.
Qualifications:
- Is at least 18 years old.
- Is flexible, sensitive to the needs of others, reliable and able to cope with emergencies.
- Is able to read and write English.
- Able to carry out and understand direction and instruction.
Education:
- High school education or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory.
- Successful completion of the required training program or its equivalent for Certified Home Health Aide as recommended by the State of Massachusetts.
Experience:
- Must have one or more years experience in caring for adults, can be in a home setting or facility as a certified nurse's aide or home health aide or personally caring for a family member.
Brandon Woods Home Care offers:
- Flexible scheduling
- Short commute times within your selected areas
- Sign on Bonus
- $18-$20/ Hr
Equal Opportunity Employer: MFDV
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Salary : $18 - $20