Overview:
Home Health Aide
Family Services of Central Massachusetts, an Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation
Responsible for delivering personal care and related household tasks and activities under the direction of a Supervisor. Perform assigned duties and responsibilities, communicate observations verbally and in writing, accept and use supervision, respect privacy and confidentiality, adapt to a variety of situations, respect and accept different values, nationalities, races, religions, cultures and standards of living.
Pay: $21.00 Hourly
Benefits for Full-time employees:
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Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
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Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.
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Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
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Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
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Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
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Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
Work-Life Balance:
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Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
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Vacation Cash-Out Option
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3 Paid Personal Days
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11 Paid Holidays
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Accrued Paid Sick Time
Responsibilities:
Services include assistance with:
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bathing, showers, sponge baths
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dressing
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shampoo/hair combing
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foot care (excluding nail cutting)
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denture care
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shaving (electric razor only)
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bedpan routines
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eating
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ambulating and transfers (under the Elders Affairs’ Personal Care Guidelines)
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shopping
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menu planning, meal preparation
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laundry
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light housekeeping, including but not limited to:
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vacuuming
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dusting
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wet & dry mopping,
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dish washing
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cleaning the kitchen and bathroom
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changing beds
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prescriptions pick-up
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essential errands
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Completion of HHA training program = 75 hours (as recommended by the Massachusetts Council for Home Care Aide Services).
On-going state required staff development training = 12 hours per year. Specialty areas include but not limited to good problem-solving skills
Skills and Knowledge:
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Mature, reliable and honest.
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A capacity for compassion, common sense, self-discipline and a sense of humor
Why Join Us?
At Family Services of Central Massachusetts, you’ll make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals served while working in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Apply Today!
Take the next step in your career and join us as a Home Health Aide!
