Personal Care Assistant or Home Health Aide

Assignment - Hourly in Pittsfield, MA

Job Summary

The Caregiver role is a crucial position for those who rely on others for basic daily care, such as bathing, eating, and personal hygiene. Caregivers typically work with elderly or disabled individuals in a facility or home care setting.

About Us:

It is our vision to be the best support system that eases pain for families going through the challenges of caring for their declining loved ones.

We also work to facilitate opportunities for compassionate caregivers to work with those families and fulfill the dream for seniors to stay home affordably and safely with assistance.

Having experienced all levels of care needs for clients during our years working in assisted living facilities, home care agencies, home health agencies and skilled nursing facilities, we have a clear understanding of what it takes to make a Professional Care Match. If you'd like to join our team of compassionate caregivers, apply today!

Compensation and Benefits:

• Performance bonuses


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  Corporate Wellness Programs

  
  


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  Growth opportunities

  
  

Caregiver Responsibilities:

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  Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating

  
  


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  Assist clients with medications, ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)

  
  


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  Assist clients with personal care and hygiene

  
  


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  Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises

  
  


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  Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed

  
  


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  Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own, including preparing meals

  
  


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  Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors, and family members

  
  


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  Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors, and family members

  
  


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  Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

  
  

 Caregiver Requirements:

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  Prior experience as a professional caregiver or in healthcare environment, hospice, in-home care, group home, as a CNA, PCA (2+ years professional experience REQUIRED)

  
  


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  Must have training and on the job experience with dementia patients, hoyer lifts, safe transfer skills and hospice

  
  


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  Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties

  
  


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  Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for every shift (this requirement does not apply to live-in caregivers, however, we do prefer that you have a valid driver's license)

  
  


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  Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner

  
  


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  Outstanding communication, time management, and interpersonal skills

  
  


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  Physical endurance to complete required tasks

  
  


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  High school diploma or equivalent

  
  


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  Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills

  
  


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  Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends

  
  


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  Willingness to enforce health and safety standards

  
  


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  Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug testing

  
  


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  Must complete all Covid-19 training and follow protocols put in place

  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.