Home Health Aide

Join a dynamic team committed to providing extraordinary support to the elderly and those with a  disability. Sensible Home Healthcare mission is to develop quality care, assist with community integration and independent living for older persons and individuals with physical disabilities. General Description of Duties and Responsibilities:  As an HHA, you are required to provide daily living and personal care, which includes: bathing, meal preparation, dressing, errands, phone calls, laundry, light housekeeping and personal hygiene and grooming. Specific Duties: - Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment. - Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine light housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, laundry, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, and general cleaning of living spaces such as bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room. - Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind. - Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans. - Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor. - Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan. - Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan. - Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them. - Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions. - Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices. - Monitor supplies and resources. - Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated. - Follow the written care plan. - Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor. - Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor. - Observe clients and their environments and reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor. - Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service. - Attend required training and staff meetings. - Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. - Make decisions and solve problems. - Observe, receive and obtain information from relevant sources. - Performs other duties as required. Required Knowledge: - Knowledge of personal care and home management skills. - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal care services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction. - Knowledge of information/techniques needed to identify and report injuries. Provide first aid, CPR, and food safety. - Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining Care Plan records and completing Care Plan forms. Required Skills: - The ability to competently assist clients with their activities of daily living. - The ability to be aware of other people’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do. - The ability to establish and maintain relationships. - The ability to listen actively and teach others. - The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions. - The ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions. - The ability to monitor and assess themselves, clients and effectiveness of service. - The ability to understand written and oral instructions. - The ability to communicate information orally so others understand. - The ability to communicate in writing so others understand. - The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others. - The ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong. - The ability to suggest a number of ideas on a subject. - The ability to perform activities that use the whole body. - The ability to handle and move objects and people. - The ability to provide advice and consultation to others. - The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients. - The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers. Qualifications:  Have basic knowledge of non medical in home care. Be responsible and reliable. - Have a High School Diploma and at least 2 years experience. - Have a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license. - Current physical and TB test. - Transport clients if necessary. - Must be 18 years old or older. - Autonomy – ability to work without immediate supervision. - Interpersonal sensitivity (objective awareness of others, tactful interaction, ease in establishing limits). - Reliability and flexibility  - Insight and the ability to articulate it. - Pass competency exam, CPR, First Aid and AED. - Must clear background check.   Sensible is an equal opportunity employer