Location: Waltham,MA, USA
Home Health AideApplyRefer a FriendBackJob DetailsRequisition #:196200Location:Waltham, MA 02451Category:Home Health AidePosition DetailsThe Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care, household assistance and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home while always adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.Pay/Compensation Details:Employee Referral ProgramPaid HolidaysWeekly PayResponsibilities of the HHA:Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care within the scope of practice per state lawPerforms, assists, evaluates, and documents medical care, such as basic first aid, read and record vitals (temperature, pulse, respiration), range of motion, exercise, ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devices. Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs. Care for patient's special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasksHelps patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as: assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eatingAssists with household management, such as: home safety and sanitation, infection control, light housekeeping, laundry, and shopping specific to patientThorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as: maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and company documentation records upon conclusion of each visit. Observe and report significant changes in patient's condition to the (RN) Nursing SupervisorRequirements:High school graduate or GEDCurrent CPR certificationValid Driver's License and Acceptable MVRHHA CertificateDemonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and proceduresAs an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California (