Home Health Aide

Are you looking for a team that takes on challenges with a positive attitude and a sense of humor?

Do you have a weird obsession with caring for the elderly and helping them live their best lives?

Do you want to start a career in health care?

Our team VitaCare Living of Medford is looking for a Caregiver or CNA and we think you might be the one! If you want to find out, we would love for you to start the application process. We look forward to meeting you!

Extreme Ownership - takes control of outcomes, removes obstacles to success, no excuses

Resourcefulness - finds ways to achieve results despite lack of resources, able to self-educate

Big Why - the driving force behind your career is the passionate care for vulnerable adults

Growth - has habits that lead to small improvements of self and team every day

Humility - puts ego aside, accepts criticism, to find the best solution in all situations

Reliability - Show up – able to be trusted when needed

Gratitude - intentionally looks for, thinks about, and talks about the good in any situation

Assist with resident ADLs as directed by Client Service Plan

Administration of medications as directed by an RN

Answer resident call lights

Light housekeeping in resident rooms as scheduled

Charting of all services performed

$16 - $18 hourly

• Sustain quality companionship and provide psychological and emotional support for patients and their family members
• Enable patients to complete personal hygiene tasks like bathing, toileting, shaving, grooming, dressing, etc.
• Ambulate patients as indicated in the care plan, and help patients complete exercises and physical therapy as needed
• Reinforce accurate and up-to-date care records and work with the case manager to implement the patient care plan
• Supervise medications and assist patient in organizing, refilling, and taking medications, as well as meal planning and preparation

• Administer Medications: Dispense medications as directed by the Registered Nurse (RN), maintaining an annual error rate of no more than one mistake.
• Resident Response: Attend to resident call lights within 10 minutes to ensure responsive and attentive care.
• Light Housekeeping: Perform regular light housekeeping in resident rooms at least once weekly to promote a clean and comfortable living space.
• Service Charting: Accurately document all services provided without missing tasks, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Assistance with ADLs: Support residents in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to each individual’s Client Service Plan, with a zero-tolerance policy for missed tasks.

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required - some college is an asset
• Physical requirements include being able to lift up to 100 lbs, may be required to stoop, bend, reach, and transfer patients up to 250 lbs as needed
• Over one year of experience as a personal caregiver, HHA/ home health aide, personal care aid, or nursing assistant for a home health agency, at patient homes, or care facilities settings is vital
• Carry a valid state driver’s license, current auto insurance, and have reliable transportation
• Conclusion of home health aide training programs from community colleges are acceptable - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) is a bonus

• Extreme Ownership: Demonstrates accountability, ownership of outcomes, and proactively removes obstacles.
• Resourcefulness: Finds effective solutions even with limited resources and independently seeks knowledge.
• Passion for Purpose (Big Why): Possesses a strong, genuine dedication to serving and caring for vulnerable adults.
• Commitment to Growth: Actively pursues self-improvement and team betterment each day.
• Humility: Embraces a solutions-focused attitude, welcoming feedback and putting egos aside for the best outcome.
• Reliability: Shows up on time, prepared, and ready to deliver dependable support.
• Gratitude: Maintains a positive outlook, seeking and appreciating the good in all situations.

We are always looking for team members who connect with our mission of adding life to the years of our residents. If you value the same principles that guide us and are driven by warm, welcoming environments and team culture, VitaCare Living may be a great fit for you!