Homemaker Companion

LEXINGTON WOBURN ARLINGTON ACTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS!!

Interim HealthCare Inc. of Lexington MA is seeking a fulltime HomemakerHMK to join our healthcare team. The Homemaker HMK will be responsible for providing quality services to adults and the elderly who are unable to perform activities of daily living. The primary focus of the position is to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is provided to our clients in their homes.

Compensation & Benefits

The successful candidate will earn an hourly salary of between $17 and $19 an hour. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance paid time off 401(k) retirement plan and supplemental life and disability insurance.

Responsibilities

Gather supplies and equipment necessary to provide homemaking services depending on the individual needs of each client
Provide transportation and assistance to clients as needed; grocery store doctors appointments etc.
Cleaning and organizing clients home
Preparing meals according to individual needs
Assist client with activities of daily living including bathing dressing and grooming
Create and maintain a safe environment for clients
Observe and document clients physical and emotional condition
Report any changes in health condition to the supervisor
Monitor nutrition and hydration of clients
Assist with medical interventions such as taking vital signs or medication reminders
Provide companionship and emotional support; listen to and communicate with clients to understand their needs
Perform other activities as needed

Requirements

Certification as a Home Health Aide or Nurse Aide in Massachusetts
Minimum of one 1 year of experience in Home Care/Home Health Care setting strongly preferred
Current TB test results and proof of MMR Language Proficiency
Must have valid drivers license
Flexible scheduling availability
Excellent communication problemsolving and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Compassionate and patient attitude

EEOC Statement

Interim Healthcare Inc. of Lexington MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides a safe supportive respectful and harassmentfree workplace for all employees and applicants regardless of their race color religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin age physical and mental disability genetic information veteran status sexual orientation gender identity marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state and local laws. Our policy applies to all members of the staff and applicants to the organization.