What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide (HHA) position at ASSOCIATED HOME CARE an Amedisys Company?
**PAID WEEKLY**
AIDES NEEDED IN FITCHBURG/WEST BOYLSTON/ LEOMINSTER/ WEBSTER
Associated Home Care, an Amedisys company, brings the continuum of care to our clients’ homes, with a focus on taking exceptional care of our patients, clients, employees, and the communities we serve. We pride ourselves in our six company values: Service, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Talent (SPIRIT). From companionship to around-the-clock in-home care, our customized services are designed to bring peace of mind to individuals needing extra care for their families.
Associated Home Care has a variety of HHA positions hiring right now, all of which come with competitive pay, part-time benefit packages, and flexible schedules that work with your needs!
Benefits for eligible employees include:
- PPE & training provided to keep you and your clients safe.
- Weekly paychecks – get paid every Friday!
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training.
- 401K
- Referral Bonuses
- Opportunity for growth and advancement
Home Health Aide Job Summary:
- Performs and assists clients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, skin care, mouth care, foot care, and toileting.
- Performs non-skilled nursing tasks including: exercises that may include range of motion exercises, ambulation, regular skin care, care to pressure point areas, dressing changes, safe client transfers including transfers with mechanical devices or partners, using and maintaining special equipment and supplies appropriately, oral hygiene and hair care.
- Monitors and records vital signs including temperature, pulse, and respirations and monitors liquid intakes and outputs.
- Provides medication reminders.
- Plans, prepares, and serves meals according to dietary instructions.
- Accompanies client on errands or runs errands for the client, including shopping for food and household supplies.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for client by performing household services.
- Engages in stimulating conversation and activities.
- Communicates and reports any changes or concerns regarding clients in a timely manner.
- Cooperates with all other caregivers and Home Health Aides to deliver excellent care to clients and participates in multi-disciplinary care delivery.
To join our team, you will need:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Flexible, sensitive to the needs of others, reliable, and able to cope with emergencies.
- Successful completion of the Home Health Aide training or its equivalent or a current, unencumbered CNA license with successful completion of the Home Health Aide crossover training or its equivalent.
- Physical/TB Test required prior to Orientation.
- Lift up to 25lbs
HIRING LOCATIONS***
- Worcester
- Auburn
- Gardner
- Marlborough
- Paxton
- Brookfield
- Framingham
- Westborough
- Natick
- Millbury
Application Question(s):
- Are you fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (2 shots), or will you be vaccinated prior to start of employment, if hired?"
- Associated Home Care, Amedisys, main office is Located in Leominster MA. Can you commute to one of the main offices to complete the hiring process?
We encourage career seekers interested in a home care position with shift flexibility to apply - however busy or open your schedule may be, Associated Home Care has an opportunity for you!
APPLY HERE:
https://amedisys.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=23000145&lang=en&sns_id=mailto#.Y8qvL41n06E.mailto
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
License/Certification:
- Driver's License and reliable transportation (Required)
- CNA/ HHA certification (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $18 - $19