**Job Title:** Home Health Aide
**Company:** Prime Home Health and Companion Care
**Location:** East Longmeadow
**Company Description:** Non-Medical Home Care Services
**About Us:**
Prime Home Health and Companion Care is a small business in the healthcare industry, providing professional, supportive, and rewarding work environment. We offer growth opportunities, a relaxed atmosphere, flexible working hours, on-the-job training, a safe work environment, and a lively atmosphere.
**Job Summary:**
We are looking to fill a case in East Longmeadow. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday 9a-6p and every other weekend (Saturday 9a-6p and Sunday 9a-1p).
We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Home Health Aide to provide care for the elderly, disabled, and/or chronically ill individuals in their homes. The Home Health Aide will assist patients with daily activities including personal care.
**Responsibilities:**
- Understand the nature of home health care and various diseases, conditions, and disabilities requiring home health care services.
- Provide caring, respectful, and helpful assistance to patients with special needs.
- Offer emotional support to patients with special needs.
- Follow the care plans established by nurses, therapists, and doctors.
- Experience with Hoyer lift and Sit to Stand equipment is preferred.
- Create a clean, safe, and healthy environment for patients with special needs.
**Skills:**
- Medical-surgical experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Familiarity with urgent care procedures
- Experience in home community care
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations
- Proficiency in senior care practices
- Knowledge of pediatrics care
- Familiarity with Epic software is a plus
- Experience in assisted living settings preferred
- Acute care experience beneficial
This position offers immediate coverage for shifts in the Western MA area. Candidates must be willing to work in-home care exclusively without the need to travel to offices for duties. The current opening requires coverage for specific shifts but may lead to additional shifts in the future.
Join our team at Prime Home Health and Companion Care where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need while enjoying a supportive and rewarding work environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Signing bonus
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- East Longmeadow, MA (Required)
Work Location: In person