About the position
The Home Health Aide position at Northern Light Home Care and Hospice is a vital role responsible for providing personal care to patients in their homes or care facilities. This position requires a valid Maine CNA license or eligibility, a valid driver's license with reliable transportation, and agency-required auto insurance. The Home Health Aide will work under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist, ensuring that patients receive the necessary care and support. The role includes responsibilities such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, and providing routine individualized healthcare, which may involve changing bandages, dressing wounds, and applying topical medications to elderly patients, convalescents, or individuals with disabilities. In addition to personal care, the Home Health Aide may perform lab work and other patient care-related tasks, depending on their training. The incumbent is responsible for the para-professional aspects of care, ensuring patient safety, and may also be involved in the installation of telehealth equipment in the patient's residence as outlined in the individualized plan of care. Monitoring and reporting changes in the patient's health status is crucial, as is collaborating with the patient's primary clinician and other members of the care team. This position reflects the mission and values of Home Care & Hospice, emphasizing compassionate and quality care for patients in need. The position offers both full-time and per diem work options, with shifts scheduled from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The Home Health Aide will have opportunities for advancement and will be part of a supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients in the community.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care to patients as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping tasks.
- Change bandages and dress wounds as needed.
- Apply topical medications to patients.
- Monitor and report changes in patients' health status.
- Collaborate with the patient's primary clinician and care team members.
- Install telehealth equipment in patients' residences as required.
- Perform lab work and other patient care-related tasks as trained.
Requirements
- Valid Maine CNA license (or eligible)
- Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and agency-required auto insurance
- Home Health Aide Certification
- BLS Certification
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
