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Personal Care Homemaker / Home Health Aide / Personal Care Aide
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$38,799 / year median in Massachusetts
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary:
A Personal Care Homemaker or Home Health Aide is recognized as a responsible individual who has been trained to provide personal care and homemaking services necessary to maintain a disabled or dependent person in safety and comfort of their own home.Responsibilities:
- To assist in performance of Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental activities of Daily Living per Registered Nurse established plan of care to enable the patient/client to remain in the community safely, free from falls and hospitalizations.
- To submit paperwork in a timely manner according to agency policy and procedure.
Qualifications:
- Certified Personal care Homemaker or Certified Home Health Aide; or
- Equivalent training or experience could be substituted for the certification
- Has the emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good work relationship with the client, client's family and the personnel of the agency.
Physical Requirements:
- Hear and speak in a manner understood by most people
- Stoop and bend
- Travel to prospective client's residence
- Climb stairs
Special Requirements:
- Must have valid state Driver License and reliable transportation with current automobile insurance
- Must be willing to work at various hours
- Must attend and participate in continuing educational programs as they relate to job responsibilities.