HHA- Home Health Aide for Short Shifts (2-6hrs)

Job Description

We are looking for kind and compassionate Home Health Aides (HHA) to assist with short shifts (2hour-6 hour) in the Barnstable area. Join our team of professional healthcare staff. You will assist patients with daily tasks while making a meaningful difference in their lives. This position involves providing care across diverse healthcare settings, including home care, long term care, acute, sub-acute, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient facilities, and assisted living facilities. Assist patients short term while making a long lasting impact!

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
• Meal Prep: Planning, cooking, and feeding according to specific dietary restrictions.
• Assisting with transportation for errands, doctor’s visit, outings etc.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.
• Help maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Monitor and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
• Assist with mobility and transportation of patients within the facility.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff regarding patient needs and changes in condition.

Skills

• Dementia experience needed to understand patient needs effectively.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks is preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy is maintained.
• Experience in home care, nursing homes, ICU, or hospice care settings is a plus.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is highly desirable.
• Caregiver certification required (HHA).
• Certified in CPR and First Aid.
• Compassionate demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills for effective patient interaction.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment while also being self-motivated.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

Work Location

In person

Compensation

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Ability to Commute

Barnstable, MA

Company Information

Cape Senior Home Health Care is a registered home care agency based in Massachusetts that offers personalized non-medical home care services to individuals. We are committed to improving the living conditions of senior citizens and persons living with disabilities at affordable prices. We provide a variety of flexible home care solutions, which includes 24-hour on-call staff, home safety evaluation, and routine inspection of homes for quality checks. Our team consists of highly skilled professionals with over 20 years of proven accomplishment in providing all types of home care services. We are fully registered with the Massachusetts department of consumer protection and our professional caregivers are fully bonded and insured by Cape Senior Home Healthcare.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.