A fast-growing Home Health Care Agency in the Boston and South Shore areas is seeking qualified, caring and compassionate Home Health Aides to fill numerous openings. The Home Health Aide will be responsible for accompanying patients to local doctor’s appointments, assisting patients with personal care and health monitoring and helping to maintain a clean home environment for each patient. The successful candidate will also be required to maintain accurate and updated records on each of their patients. The agency is also offering to train motivated applicants to become Home Health Aides.

Home Health Aide responsibilities and duties

• Maintain home care records that include any changes in doctor’s orders, diet or personal living activities
• Assist patients in performing physical therapy exercises and with administering medication based on doctor’s orders
• Help with patient meals and feeding, as well as basic housekeeping functions
• Work with transportation professionals to make sure that patients who require additional assistance getting in and out of vehicles are able to safely use transportation
• Deliver weekly reports to the case manager and review any important changes in the patient’s condition

Home Health Aide qualifications and skills

• Prior experience in the home healthcare field (preferred but not required)
• Current and valid HHA or CNA certification (Training provided if required)
• Nursing experience preferred
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Exceptional patient service skills
• Must be able to work a schedule that includes occasional weekends, holidays and evenings

South Shore Home Care offers competitive wages ranging from $17 to $20/hr. Apply today at www.southshorehomecare.org/careers/ or call (617) 934-1682.