Home Care Assistant (Floating Position)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking compassionate Home Care Assistants to join their team. This role involves providing essential personal care services and supporting residents in their daily activities to promote independence and dignity. As a Home Care Assistant, you will work closely with residents, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being while maintaining a caring attitude. This position offers flexible part-time and per diem shifts, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you're passionate about helping people and have the required certifications, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; CNA or HHA certification needed.
• Must maintain CPR certification and a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Home Health Aide (HHA)

Basic First Aid

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate

Nursing or Health-related Undergraduate Programs

Tools

Documentation Software

Job description

Loomis Communities Home Care has immediate openings for Part Time and Per Diem shifts to float between all locations for Home Care Assistants.

Must have some weekend and holiday availability!

Join the Loomis team…. Seeking talented home care assistants (CNA or HHA current certifications required) and home care companions.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Interacts with residents by providing direct personal care, medication reminders, escorts, transportation, shopping, and supportive homemaker services for residents to promote independence and choice.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Maintains and completes required documentation.
7. Provides clear, timely communication related to changes in health, emotion, and behaviors to direct supervisor.
8. Meets educational, training, and competency requirements on time including SAMMS.
9. 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:

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