Home Care- Heath Aide

Position: Home Care- Home Heath Aide
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With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.
** Job Summary
** Summary  Responsible for helping patients with personal hygiene, minor medical needs, housekeeping, and other daily needs as required by the patient.  Essential Functions  Helps patients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and other daily tasks.
Performs basic health care services for patients, including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication.
-Helps with general light housekeeping.
-Makes transportation arrangements as needed.
-Observes and reports on patient's condition.
** Qualifications
* * Education  High School Diploma or Equivalent required      No    Licenses and Credentials  Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [Mass License] - Generic - Certified Home Health Aide - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred    Experience  Clinical/Hospital/Managed Care Office Experience 1-2 years preferred or Patient Care Experience 0-1 year preferred    Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- Knowledgeable in patient care practices including personal care, homemaking and basic health care services.  - Ability to work with limited supervision.  - Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.  - Have good personal hygiene.  - Able to do light housekeeping.  - Good communication skills both written and oral.
** Additional Job Details (if applicable)
**** Physical Requirements
*** Standing Frequently (34-66%)
* Walking Frequently (34-66%)
* Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
* Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
* Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
* Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
* Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
* Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
* Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
* Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
* Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
* Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
* Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
* Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
* Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
* Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
* Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
* Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
* Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
* Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
* Talking Constantly (67-100%)
* Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
** Remote Type
** Hybrid
* * Work Location
** 30 Locust Street
** Pay Range**$17.36 - $23.92/Hourly
** Grade
* * 3

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