What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide (HHA) position at Premier Home Health Care Services, Inc.?
Premier Home Health Care Services, Inc. is a leading established Home Health Care Agency. We currently have opportunities for HHAs and PCAs within the Northborough area.
Personal Care Aides and Home Health Aides are required to possess a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, ability to read, write and carry out directions and maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job. Additionally, all HHAs and PCAs must satisfactorily complete the standard Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Aide (PCA) certification program.
Requirements:
- Current HHA/PCA certification
- Bi-lingual – English/Portuguese preferred.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Appropriately assist clients with personal care activities and provide companionship tasks in accordance with the care plan.
- Appropriately assist with household tasks directly related to the client’s health and in accordance with the care plan.
- Accurately measure and record temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
- Utilize equipment in an appropriate and safe manner.
- Perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy services.
- Remind client for self-administration of medication.
- Document services provided accurately.
- Report any changes in the client’s condition or incidents immediately.
Premier Home Health Care services offers a competitive salary and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
EOE/M/F/D/V
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Per diem
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Safety equipment provided
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
Weekly schedule:
- 3x12
- 4x10
- 4x12
- 5x8
- Choose your own hours
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Work setting:
- In-person
- Outpatient
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- HHA (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30,500 - $38,700
