Home Care Aide

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms and supplies
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Paid time off/sick time
• Parental leave
• Office celebrations/holiday parties
• Overtime pay

East Longmeadow, MA and greater Springfield area

Part-time;
Monday-Friday and weekends, day and evening shifts available. Exact hours are dependent on the needs of our clients. Hours can be combined, serving multiple clients and achieving desired weekly hours.

Your help is needed in your community! We're seeking caregivers with transportation for clients in East Longmeadow, MA!

Join our award winning team of senior home care professionals in the greater Springfield area. Our elderly clients need help around their homes with personal care, palliative care, respite care, meal preparation and feeding, mobility assistance and transfers, light housekeeping duties, transportation, and companionship. You can make a difference in someone’s life today!

Visiting Angels is "America's Choice In Homecare!" We are a non-medical, private pay & VA senior provider operating since 1999. Our work culture is top notch. We have many caregivers that have been with us for several years.

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor
• Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert
• (For some clients) Provide transportation for clients to and from appointments, errands, etc.

• 1+ years of experience in direct care
• Punctuality, reliability, compassion, patience, empathy
• Strong ability to read, write, understand, and speak English so as to:
  • Read ADL's
  • Communicate verbally with clients, families, co-workers, and administrative staff
• Vehicle or transportation
• Ability to add Business Class 30 to car insurance (reimbursed up to $50)
• Valid MA Driver's License
• Pass a background check
  
  At least 2 professional references (not friends)
• Be willing to accept at least 1 e/o weekend shift

• HHA or CNA certification (not required, we work with applicants to get HCA certified)