Home Care Assistant - Applewood at Amherst

Loomis Communities Inc.; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Home Care Assistants to join their vibrant community. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential personal care services, ensuring residents can live safely and with dignity in their homes. Your support will enhance their physical, emotional, and social wellness, allowing them to make choices about their care. This position offers flexible scheduling options, including per diem and part-time shifts, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Join a team dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment for all.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School Graduate with CNA or HHA certification.
• Six months experience with long-term care clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and homemaker tasks.
• Provide medication reminders and promote independence.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain required documentation.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Communication Skills

Judgment in Care Situations

Emergency Response

Education

High School Graduate

Nursing or Health Related Undergraduate Programs

Tools

CPR Certification

Driver’s License

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

At Loomis Communities, we open doors to positive aging. Building on our proud traditions of integrity, security and hospitality, our vision is for Loomis to always be a vibrant, welcoming community, providing resources to maximize well-being and personal fulfillment; while sharing our talents and strengths with all those whose lives we touch.

The Loomis Communities has immediate openings for Per Diem or Part Time 11p-7a Home Care Assistants at our Applewood at Amherst community. Shift Differential included. (CNA or HHA current certifications required).

Summary Description:

As a care partner, the Home Care Assistant is responsible for assisting with a variety of personal care services and homemaker tasks that support and enhance the person’s desire to live at home safely with dignity, independence and choice. The services provided will optimize the level of physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual wellness. The Home Care Assistant and Companion work independently under the direction of the home care director with clinical support from the community’s Nurse. Must maintain a caring attitude towards residents at all times and be capable of good judgment in all situations.

Essential Functions:

• Performs job functions in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of The Loomis Communities. Adheres to The Loomis Communities Compliance and Ethics Program.
• Demonstrates an awareness of, a respect for and attention to the diversity of the people with whom they interact (persons served, personnel, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders) that is reflected in attitudes, behavior and services.
• Interacts with residents by providing direct personal care, medication reminders, escorts, transportation, shopping and supportive homemaker services for residents to promote independence and choice.
• Maximizes residents’ overall wellbeing through knowledge of residents’ interests and using that knowledge to encourage residents to continue engaging in pursuits that foster continued wellness.
• Attends to the wellbeing of residents and includes residents in decision making regarding their care in accordance with a personalized plan of care/service plan. Supports residents in daily living decision making regarding care and services in accordance with established service plans.
• Maintains and completes required documentation.
• Provides clear, timely communication related to changes in health, emotion and behaviors to direct supervisor.
• Meets educational, training and competency requirements on time including SAMMS.
• Responds to emergency situations in a prompt and calm manner and provides basic first aid care when needed within the limits of training and the policies of The Loomis Communities.

Required Education:

High School Graduate

Preferred Education:

Nursing or other health related undergraduate programs

Required Experience:

Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide

Preferred Experience:

Six months previous experience working with some type of long term care client, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Home Health Aide

License:

• Driver’s License
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• CPR Certified