Compassionate Home Health Aide – Day Shift (40 hrs)

UMass Memorial Health; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus potential

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide direct and indirect care in patients' homes in the Leominster, MA area. The role follows a home health plan of care and includes activities such as mobility support, daily living tasks, and emotional support for patients and families.

Requirements include a current Home Health Aide certification or CNA license, a valid US driver's license, and at least six months of home health care experience.

Qualifications

• Current Home Health Aide certification or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Must have a valid US-issued driver's license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum six (6) months of experience providing care as a certified home health aide in a home-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect personal care in a safe and timely manner as per policies.
• Performs homemaking and environmental services to facilitate sanitary home care.
• Assists with mobility, bathing, dressing, grooming; supports patients and families.
• Documents patient care and reports changes to supervisor per policy.
• Observes and reports changes in client status or service needs promptly.
• Recognizes emergencies and implements appropriate interventions.
• Renders services according to the written plan of care.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Empathy

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Home Health Aide certification or CNA license

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide direct and indirect care in patients' homes in the Leominster, MA area. The role follows a home health plan of care and includes activities such as mobility support, daily living tasks, and emotional support for patients and families.

Requirements include a current Home Health Aide certification or CNA license, a valid US driver's license, and at least six months of home health care experience.