HHA/CNA (741)

Lifeworks; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Home Health Care Aide for an overnight shift from Thursday to Saturday. This full-time role involves providing assistance to individuals in their homes, promoting their health through various care methods including meal preparation and housekeeping. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant certifications. Strong communication skills and the ability to work overnight hours are essential. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference!

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules.
• Valid driver's license and CPR certification required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobility assistance to individuals.
• Prepare meals and assist with housekeeping.
• Maintain communication with individuals and staff.

Skills

Communication

Mobility assistance

Health care knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Mechanical lift devices

Job description

Job Title

Home Health Care Aide

Department

Residential Programs

Schedule

This is an awake overnight CNA position

• Thursday - Saturday 9pm-7am

Mission

• Advocacy
• Empowerment
• Opportunity

Summary

Provides assistance and coverage for staff in the area of direct‑care to individuals. Complies with all principles of Human Rights, D.P.P.C., Department of Developmental Services, the Division of Medical Assistance and all other applicable funding regulations as adhered to by Lifeworks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes optimal health for individuals through routine, preventive, and emergency health care.
• Maintains regular communication with individuals and team members. Maintains confidentiality and professional demeanor with regards to all individuals and staff members.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include mechanical lift devices.
• Prepare meals and snacks. May include grocery shopping.
• Perform a variety of housekeeping activities including, but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, laundry and linen changes.
• Assist with incontinence care.
• Assist with transportation needs.
• Attend regular staff meetings as necessary.
• Other duties and/or assignments to work/program locations based on the needs of the company.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required; related experience preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write and proofread routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and present effectively before individuals or employees of an organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Vehicle and Travel

Requires a legally insured and inspected automobile for use to be presented at work and available for use during working hours. If the program has an agency vehicle, staff are expected to drive it as needed.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Valid and current driver’s license from the state of residency, CPR, First Aid certification, Medical Administration.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer

This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice. Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between an employee and Lifeworks.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Civic and Social Organizations