What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide position at Golden Years Home Care Services of Massachusetts?
Golden Years Homecare provides exceptional in-home quality care to our clients, peace of mind, dignity, while in the comfort of their homes. Our professional caregivers facilitate the client's independence, safety, and maintenance of a good life quality. It is our goal to provide our clients and their families with comprehensive and personalized client-centered care, meeting the needs of the client and their families through the careful and selective matching of the client to the caregiver.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are looking for motivated HHAs to join our health care team, who work directly with clients in a private home or facility setting. Applicants who are experienced in home healthcare and also hold other certifications will be strong candidates for this position. Caregiving responsibilities include assisting clients with personal care, homemaking, and companionship.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist clients in all activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing.
- Prepare nutritious meals within the patient's diet and assist clients with eating, when necessary.
- Medication reminders.
- Assist clients with transfers, walking, and physical activity as needed.
- Performs light housekeeping, such as dusting, vacuuming, laundry, and dishes.
- Assistance with transportation to appointments, activities, errands, and shopping.
- Meets the safety needs of the client and uses equipment safely and properly.
- Completes records accurately and carries out all assignments as requested.
- Notifies supervisor of any acute or pertinent changes in client condition.
Adheres to all agency policies and procedures including activity sheet documentation, patient confidentiality, good attendance, and in-service requirements. Adheres to Agency HIPAA Privacy Plan as per written agreement.
QUALIFICATION:
- Alzheimer/Dementia Care: 1 year (Preferred)
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Hoyer lift: 1 year (Preferred. Home Care: 1 year Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
- Own Transportation (Required)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- HHA Certificate (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20