Compassionate Home Health Aide — Early Morning Shifts

EOTO Home Care; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Helpers of South Boston is seeking a compassionate Caregiver/Home Health Aide to support clients in private homes, assisted living, and long-term care settings. You will promote independence, safety, and comfort while delivering respectful, personalized care.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, monitoring health, helping with medications, preparing meals, safe transfers with Hoyer lifts, companionship, light housekeeping, transportation, and following CPR/First Aid safety

Qualifications

• One-year prior experience in home health, assisted living, nursing homes, or group homes is required.
• Ability to observe patient conditions closely and communicate changes to the team.
• Experience with Alzheimer’s/dementia care, memory care, or hospice support is preferred.
• Knowledge of medication administration protocols and patient monitoring is essential.
• Familiarity with patient transfers using Hoyer lifts and proper manual handling.
• Proven ability to assist with ADLs with compassion and professionalism.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities or developmental delays is advantageous.
• Driver's license and a personal vehicle are required.
• Ability to work the early morning shift starting at 7:00 am.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to ensure comfort and dignity.
• Monitor health by observing vital signs and reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
• Support medication administration following care plans and HIPAA regulations.
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs and assist with feeding when necessary.
• Facilitate safe transfers using Hoyer lifts and proper manual handling techniques.
• Provide companionship and emotional support, especially for dementia or memory care clients.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment with light housekeeping tasks.
• Assist with transportation for appointments or community outings.
• Follow safety protocols including CPR and First Aid during emergencies.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to implement personalized care plans.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication

Compassion/Empathy

ADL assistance

Medication administration

Driver's license

Early morning shift availability

Dementia care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hoyer lifts

CPR/First Aid knowledge

Job description

Home Helpers of South Boston is seeking a compassionate Caregiver/Home Health Aide to support clients in private homes, assisted living, and long-term care settings. You will promote independence, safety, and comfort while delivering respectful, personalized care.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, monitoring health, helping with medications, preparing meals, safe transfers with Hoyer lifts, companionship, light housekeeping, transportation, and following CPR/First Aid safety