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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.
$37,828 / year median in New Hampshire
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Assist individual to achieve their specific goals. Accompany and assist with errands. Help and encourage individuals to make friends, build relationships and be a part of their community. Administer medications. Advocate for their needs and wants and encourage them to advocate for themselves. Assist individuals in finding and/or maintaining paid or volunteer employment. Be a role model and a mentor! You will receive paid training for: All required state documentation. Medical Administration Certification Mandt or CPI training Some things we require: Maintain a calm demeanor in the face of escalated behaviors. Ability to build rapport with clients and their families. Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to skill development, independent living, and full community participation for all individuals. CPR/First Aid Certification required (will train). Completion of CPI behavior training (will train). Ability to complete and submit proper documentation in a neat and timely manner. A valid NH driver's license. Auto Insurance at or above NH state minimum. Must pass a national and local criminal background checks, BEAS, DMV records check, and required TB testing. Valid driver's license, working automobile, and minimum of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 Liability Insurance on Automobile Working cell phone and email account/access. Completion of all state and agency mandated training within 90 days of employment. What can we offer you? Well, we are glad you asked. Here are just a few of our amazing benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance with affordable premiums Work-life balance Flexibility in hours Career Advancement Opportunities Mileage Reimbursement Please visit our website at: www.CISNH.org to learn more about our amazing company. We value the collective voices of each and every employee to help us create a better quality of life for our clients. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.