What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Home Health Aide position at CareConnect?
We are seeking certified home health aides to provide exceptional care in various locations throughout Worcester County, MA.
Job Summary: As a certified home health aide with Loyal Home Care Services, you will provide personalized care to patients in their homes, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Personal Care: Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal care tasks as needed.
- Nutrition and Hydration: Plan and prepare nutritious meals, assist with feeding if necessary, and ensure adequate hydration.
- Vital Signs and Monitoring: Take and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure, as ordered by the patient's physician.
- Mobility and Exercise: Assist patients with ambulation and exercise according to their plan of care, promoting mobility and flexibility.
- Routine Care: Perform range of motion exercises and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services, as ordered.
- Medication Assistance: Assist patients with self-administration of medication, ensuring accurate dosing and timing.
- Housekeeping and Laundry: Perform light housekeeping duties, including laundry, to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
- Reporting and Documentation: Document patient progress, report significant changes to the assigned nurse, and adhere to organizational documentation standards.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Certification: Be a certified home health aide (HHA) in the state of MA.
- Transportation: Own reliable transportation to travel to patient homes.
- CPR/BLS Certification: Maintain up-to-date CPR/BLS certification.
- Eligibility: Be eligible to work in the United States.
- Languages: Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Confidentiality: Understand and adhere to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements.
- Cooking and Housekeeping: Ability to cook simple meals and perform light housekeeping duties as needed.
- Education: Satisfactory completion of a MA Health Department-approved HHA training program or equivalent.
- Age: Be at least 18 years old.
Benefits:
- Compensation: $15-$19 per hour.
- 401(k): Participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Health Insurance: Receive comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Enjoy dental and vision insurance benefits.
- Referral Bonus: Earn a referral bonus for employees who refer qualified candidates.
- Community Liaison Program: Participate in our community liaison program, which includes a patient referral program.
Hiring Locations:
- Worcester County: Various locations throughout Worcester County, MA.
- Hampden County: Multiple locations in Hampden County.
- Middlesex County: Positions available in Middlesex County.
- Franklin County: Openings in Franklin County.
Salary : $15 - $19
