Compassionate Resident Care Aide — Daily Impact

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 60,173,568 - 77,366,016; Full time

Job summary

The Herrick House, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health Continuing Care, seeks a dedicated Home Health Aide to assist residents with daily activities and personal care. You will work as part of a team supporting residents’ physical, mental, and emotional needs in a compassionate environment.

Requirements include English communication skills, ability to lift and assist residents, and a high school diploma or GED. Vaccination is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist residents in a professional and caring manner.
• Must communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Position requires frequent lifting, bending, standing and walking for long periods.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene needs.
• Assist in ambulation to activities, dining room, and other locations.
• Deliver meal trays to resident apartments and retrieve within 2 hours.
• Bed-making and housekeeping tasks as required.
• Measure and record weights as instructed; report changes to Wellness Nurse.
• Respond promptly to resident requests and needs.
• Performs SAMM medication administration per policy (if trained).
• Respond to emergency alarms promptly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Caring demeanor

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Herrick House, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health Continuing Care, seeks a dedicated Home Health Aide to assist residents with daily activities and personal care. You will work as part of a team supporting residents’ physical, mental, and emotional needs in a compassionate environment.

Requirements include English communication skills, ability to lift and assist residents, and a high school diploma or GED. Vaccination is required.