What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Provider (HHA) / Caregiver (Veteran Care)-Full Time (Rochester/Berwick, ME Area) position at Home Health Care Specialists of Southern ME and NH?
We are seeking reliable, professional, and passionate Aides to become a part of our team as Full Time Non Medical Home Health Caregivers! Join the largest RN Owned Non Medical Agency in New Hampshire!
Our mission is to provide the highest quality in-home care services to individuals in the comfort of their own home. Our priority is to provide a well rounded service to our Veterans that goes above and beyond and provides a level of excellence that they deserve for serving our Country.
No Nights/No Weekends/Major Holidays off, and flexible scheduling. We pride ourselves on making work/life balance a priority.
Responsibilities:
- Provide routine individualized care to the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities
- Monitor and report changes in patient health status
- Provide personal care, such as bathing and dressing patients
- Light meal prepping and homemaking skills
- Must have drivers license/car to assist in local grocery shopping/errand needs
- Teach family members ways to care for patient
- Understand that our Veterans need stability and that if you commit to them, that you are required to show up for them.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in hospice, home health, or other related fields
- Positive and patient demeanor
- Ability to build rapport with patients
- Ability to handle physical workload-Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate effectively
- State of NH Background check/BEAS check
- Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray. Company paid off site testing available.
- Valid driver's license in good standing and vehicle insurance are required
- Obtain Alzheimer/Dementia training (Company Paid) within 60 days
- High school diploma or GED
Benefits:
- We offer a gas allowance to supplement your local travel and a review after 45 days
- Flexible Scheduling
- No nights/No weekends
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits available (with employee contribution) after 90 days for FT Staff
- Simple IRA Profit sharing
- Exceptional and supportive work environment
- Paid Holidays for FT Staff
- Competitive Pay (Weekly pay w/ direct deposit)
- RN Oversight
- Employee referral bonuses
- Paid $25k Life Insurance Policy for FT Staff
The VA has New Hampshire, VT, MA, and Maine Veterans that need immediate care. We work with you so that you are able to make a schedule that works for both you and the Veteran.
Due to new Veterans on our census, we are looking for an Aide to care for multiple Veterans in the Berwick/Rochester area. This position will be 36 hours/week.
The position is Mon-Friday, day time hours. No nights. Flexible start time.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- 1 Year of Senior Caregiving experience (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $17 - $19
