What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Home Health Aide position at CareConnect?
We are seeking Certified Home Health Aides to be at the heart of our clients' care in various locations within Middlesex County, MA.
Job Description
As a Certified Home Health Aide with CareConnect, you will provide exceptional care that our clients rely on to stay safe at home. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing personal care to patients in their homes, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
- Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
- Taking and recording vital signs, when ordered.
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
- Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered.
- Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
- Doing patient's laundry, as appropriate.
- Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly.
- Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
You will adhere to CareConnect's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Qualifications
- You must be a Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) in the state of MA.
- You need to own reliable transportation.
- Must have an up-to-date CPR/BLS certification.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Fluent in English (able to speak and understand).
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and the importance of patient confidentiality.
- Ability to cook simple meals and perform light housekeeping duties as needed.
- Satisfactory completion of MA Health Department-approved HHA Training Program or equivalency.
- Demonstrated adequate literacy and simple arithmetic skills.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
If you are a compassionate individual who is dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients in their homes, we would love to hear from you.
