Home Health Aide

Cape Senior Home Healthcare; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Help or transport service

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Cape Senior Home Healthcare in Barnstable, MA is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide one-on-one in-home care. You will follow individualized care plans, build genuine relationships with patients, and contribute to a healthy, supportive home environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and possesses strong verbal and written communication skills. Prior home health or hospice experience is a plus and driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year prior professional experience.
• Driver’s license required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles.
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care.
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the supervisor.
• Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert.
• Give medications and immunizations.
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Help or transport service
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement

Job Summary

We are looking for a Home Health Aide to join our team! You will directly work with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care but by building genuine relationships with those you serve. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets patient needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role. Prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the supervisor
• Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert
• Give medications and immunizations
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year prior professional experience
• Driver’s license required
• CPR certification required