Home Health Aide HHA

Home Health Aides

Our client, a family owned and reputable Home Care agency, with multiple offices in Massachusetts, is seeking compassionate, competent and dependable Home Health Aides to support their continued growth.

PRN, Part Time, and Full Time opportunities available immediately.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an approved Commonwealth of Massachusetts CNA/Home Health Aide training program in accordance with Federal Regulations. A current, valid certificate must be presented upon hire.
• A Home Health Aide, certified in another state or territory of the United States, may be deemed to have completed a training program as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts provided the Home Health Care Agency has sufficient documentation in accordance with the ASAP's provider agreement.
• Current CPR Certification preferred.
• Exhibits maturity, flexibility and ability to plan and organize activities.
• A current TB Test result presented upon hire and yearly thereafter.
• Completed 15 hours of training related to the responsibilities of a HHA and the Mass Council's curriculum.
• Must have a current, valid Massachusetts driver's license and reliable transportation with current auto/vehicle insurance.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be competent in the skills necessary to perform the job functions.

Work Environment:

Field work in client homes. Minimal office work is required.

Work Characteristics:

• Visual, hearing ability sufficient to comprehend the English language.
• Ability to manage effective communication with a variety of personalities
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients and families.
• Work is performed ethically with considerable independence in accordance with policies, procedures, federal and state standards and practices while observing client privacy and confidentiality.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, sit, stand, kneel and climb stairs.
• Ability to bend, reach and stretch when needed.
• Ability to drive to complete work assignments.
• May require heavy lifting, extensive bending and standing,
• Visual, hearing ability sufficient to comprehend, written/verbal communication,

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions of the HHA include, but are not limited to the following:

• The HHA is expected to work cooperatively with the family member, the agency supervisor and any other individuals involved with the client.
• The HHA does not act on advice from neighbors or distant relatives.
• The work of the HHA is discussed only with those authorized persons responsible for the well-being of the client.
• The HHA is expected to follow instructions, be conscientious and take pride in his/her work.
• The HHA informs the Supervisor of unusual incidents or events of a significant change in the client's condition.
• Assist clients in/out of bed.
• Ambulate clients and uses safe transfers and techniques including the use of a Hoyer lift.
• Toilet, assist clients with bed pans/ must empty all commodes.
• Medication cueing and reminders, but cannot administer any medication.
• Assist/perform client grooming. Nail cutting is not allowed, but filing nails is permitted.
• Perform activities that support the skilled therapies as instructed, and routine care of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Provide adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
• Perform bathing/showering/sponge bathing.
• Shampoo/hair combing.
• Oral hygiene/denture care.
• Dressing/undressing
• HHA's can only shave with electric shavers and must empty contents and clean the shaver when finished.
• Foot care/ HHA's DO NOT cut toe nails or fingernails.
• Under NO circumstance are clients allowed in a HHA's car
• Perform normal household services essential to health care at home, including shopping, meal preparation, laundry and housekeeping duties.
• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment
• Record ADL activities of the client and the client care provided on the HHA activity sheet.
• Report any changes in the client's condition to the primary care nurse or supervisor.
• Must attend and complete in-service education programs as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

For immediate consideration, please apply today!