Home Health Aides/Caregivers

Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce; Acton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels in Acton seeks a compassionate Caregiver to provide physical care and emotional support to clients who may not fully manage themselves. Responsibilities include home assistance, companionship, and facilitating daily activities with dignity and respect.

Requirements include a high school diploma (preferred), ability to lift up to 25 pounds, background check, and a valid driver’s license. Dementia/Alzheimer's experience and LNA/CNA are a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous elder care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide light housekeeping, run errands, transport clients, remind about medications, prepare meals, and assist with daily living tasks.
• Provide companionship, engage in conversation, and support clients emotionally.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Reliability

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Smartphone use

Job description

Visiting Angels is looking for a Caregiver to join our team. The Caregiver is responsible for the physical care and emotional support of our clients who may no longer be able to take care of themselves.

The ideal candidate must be able to care for our clients and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect. This person will encourage and remain empathetic to the clients at all times.

Responsibilities

• Home assistance – Provide light housekeeping, run errands or provide transportation if needed. Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medication reminders. Prepare meals, and provide personal assistance with general living needs. Personal services could include toileting, bathing, feeding and grooming.
• Companionship – Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging and assisting an individual.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for (sometimes) a long period of time
• Experience in caring for Seniors and/or Disabled Adults professionally or personally.
• Reliability and Professionalism are very important.
• MUST enjoy assisting in the needs of others.
• Valid driver's license and car insurance.
• Dementia/Alzheimer's experience a plus.
• LNA/CNA a plus.
• Comfortable using smart phone to clock in/out and document

About Visiting Angels

Visiting Angels is a non-medical home-care organization dedicated to providing assistance to elders in their homes.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes compassion, teamwork, and quality care. Visiting Angels benefits include health care, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development. Certain eligibility requirements applicable.