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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
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this position, fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application today! All Care Homecare, LLC is hiring 1 Direct Care workers in the Marshfield/Plymouth/Wareham/Carver, MA area . We have multiple schedules available from full-time to part-time and even per-diem. We have flexible mom hours as well. All Care provides services to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves because of old age, sickness, disability, and/or other inflictions. Direct care include assistance with activities of daily living, light housekeeping, laundry, and shopping. We are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards. We provide services that allows members to remain in their own homes while receiving the necessary support to maintain the maximum level of independence. The services we provide include, but are not limited to the following:DIRECT CARE AIDE
(DCA) Job Duties Assist with ADL's (showering, bathing, dressing, and grooming) Collaborate with All Care Homecare, LLC. staff (reporting to main office and supervisors) Medication Reminders Assist with shopping and errands (prescription pick-ups) Assist with laundry Ability to carry 20-30 lbs. (laundry/groceries) Help with homemaking/light house cleaning (sweeping, vacuuming, moping, dishes, and cleaning of bathrooms) Physical Assessment Help with meal preparationPhysical Demands/Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver's license Reliable transportation that is registered and insured Good physical and mental wellbeing Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, crouch, talk, hear, and see. Ability to climb up to 10 flights of stairs (as needed) Ability to assist members physically/ambulation when needed While those tasks are important, you also provide companionship and socialization, as you support them in visiting with friends or working on hobbies. You encourage independence as much as possible and promote family involvement. Your ability to build strong relationships with your members is vital! You have come to see them as friends and rejoice in their success. Seeing your members smile from the guidance, care, and compassion you show to them is priceless. You feel great about facilitating a more independent environment for your members with disabilities through the part you play in our excellent home care services program! No requirements for certifications - we will train the right candidate! There is room to expand your schedule. Our Direct Care Aides (DCA) have the opportunity to build their schedule based on availability. However, once a schedule is created, it's a set schedule. You will work with a specific set of members each week for 45-60 minutes or 2 hours for members that need errands done.About Us:
All Care Homecare, LLC. is a participant of the Group Adult Foster Care Program (GAFC) providing personal services to eligible, disabled, and elderly Mass Health consumers. At All Care Homecare, LLC. we strive to provide high quality and personalized services to each consumer. Our staff provide compassionate, skilled services with dignity and respect. We collaborate with all treatment providers to establish a comprehensive individualized care plan for each member. Our staff consists of highly skilled nurses, licensed social workers, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and direct care workers such as Direct Care Aides and Certified Nursing Assistants. We provide professional, culturally sensitive, compassionate care to individuals. Our goal is to maintain our members independence and quality of life in their own home as an alternative to a hospital or nursing home placement.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance