Home Health Aide for Private Care

Home Health Aide for Private Care - Float Position

Exciting new position providing Home Care services for SALMON Home Care patients. A family owned and operated organization, SALMON's senior living and healthcare communities are the culmination of more than six decades of tradition and innovation and have earned the trust and confidence of families across New England. This care is provided throughout the SALMON Continuum of Care to pave the way for a healthier life and happier outlook.

Join a company that values respect and dignity...become part of the SALMON family!

Full Time Benefits:

• A great place to work
• Competitive wage and salary program
• Subsidized medical and dental insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) plan with match
• Paid training
• Employee referral program
• Stable and healthy work environment

Requirements:

• At least 18 years old
• Home Health Aide Certificate
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Able to read, write and speak English
• Previous experience as a Home Health Aide, CNA or PCA
• Must be respectful and compassionate with good bedside manner
• Able to record messages and keep records
• Is physically in good general health and emotionally capable of performing the job

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with basic personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming
• Assist client getting in and out of bed, transferring to and from a a wheelchair or walker
• Supervise Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Accompany client to doctor visits or other appointments/errands
• Plan, prepare and serve meals according to dietary instructions
• Assist and encourage client to follow the prescribed exercise program which may include range of motion exercise and ambulation
• Supervise client taking their medications

We are an equal opportunity employee and prohibit discrimination/harassment with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.