Home Health Care- HHA Full time or Part Time

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

PRN, Part Time, & 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 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.
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.
Field work in client homes. Minimal office work is required.

Visual, hearing ability sufficient to comprehend the English language.
Work is performed ethically with considerable independence in accordance with policies, procedures, federal and state standards and practices while observing client privacy and confidentiality.

Visual, hearing ability sufficient to comprehend, written/ verbal communication,

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.
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.
Oral hygiene/denture care.
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.
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.
For immediate consideration, please apply Today!