Home Health Aide HHA - 1965943
3 days ago
Feeding Hills
Job Description Our client, a family owned & reputable Home Care agency, with multiple offices in Massachusetts, is seeking compassionate, competent & dependable Home Health Aides to support their continued growth. PRN, Part Time, & Full Time opportunities available immediately. Education, Experience and Qualifications: • Successful completion of an approved Commonwealth of Massachusetts CNA/Home Health Aide training program in accordance with Federal Regulations. A current, valid certificate must be presented upon hire., • A Home Health Aide, certified in another state or territory of the United States, may be deemed to have completed a training program as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts provided the Home Health Care Agency has sufficient documentation in accordance with the ASAP's provider agreement., • Current CPR Certification preferred., • Exhibits maturity, flexibility and ability to plan and organize activities., • A current TB Test result presented upon hire and yearly thereafter., • Completed 15 hours of training related to the responsibilities of a HHA and the Mass Council's curriculum., • Must have a current, valid Massachusetts driver's license and reliable transportation with current auto/vehicle insurance., • Must be able to read, write, and speak English., • Must be competent in the skills necessary to perform the job functions. Work Environment: Field work in client homes. Minimal office work is required. Work Characteristics: • Visual, hearing ability sufficient to comprehend the English language., • Ability to manage effective communication with a variety of personalities, • Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients and families., • Work is performed ethically with considerable independence in accordance with policies, procedures, federal and state standards and practices while observing client privacy and confidentiality. Physical Requirements: • Ability to walk, sit, stand, kneel and climb stairs., • Ability to bend, reach and stretch when needed., • Ability to drive to complete work assignments., • May require heavy lifting, extensive bending and standing,, • Visual, hearing ability sufficient to comprehend, written/ verbal communication, Key Duties and Responsibilities: The essential functions of the HHA include, but are not limited to the following: • The HHA is expected to work cooperatively with the family member, the agency supervisor and any other individuals involved with the client., • The HHA does not act on advice from neighbors or distant relatives., • The work of the HHA is discussed only with those authorized persons responsible for the well-being of the client., • The HHA is expected to follow instructions, be conscientious and take pride in his/her work., • The HHA informs the Supervisor of unusual incidents or events of a significant change in the client's condition., • Assist clients in/out of bed., • Ambulate clients and uses safe transfers and techniques including the use of a Hoyer lift., • Toilet, assist clients with bed pans/ must empty all commodes., • Medication cueing and reminders, but cannot administer any medication., • Assist/perform client grooming. Nail cutting is not allowed, but filing nails is permitted., • Perform activities that support the skilled therapies as instructed, and routine care of prosthetic and orthotic devices., • Provide adequate nutrition and fluid intake., • Perform bathing/showering/sponge bathing., • Shampoo/hair combing., • Oral hygiene/denture care., • Dressing/undressing, • HHA's can only shave with electric shavers and must empty contents and clean the shaver when finished., • Foot care/ HHA's DO NOT cut toe nails or fingernails., • Under NO circumstance are clients allowed in a HHA's car, • Perform normal household services essential to health care at home, including shopping, meal preparation, laundry and housekeeping duties., • Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment, • Record ADL activities of the client and the client care provided on the HHA activity sheet., • Report any changes in the client's condition to the primary care nurse or supervisor., • Must attend and complete in-service education programs as required., • Perform other duties as assigned or requested. For immediate consideration, please apply Today!