Home Care- Home Heath Aide

Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
30 Locust Street (Show on map)
Oct 15, 2025
Summary Responsible for helping patients with personal hygiene, minor medical needs, housekeeping, and other daily needs as required by the patient. Essential Functions Helps patients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and other daily tasks. Performs basic health care services for patients, including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication. -Helps with general light housekeeping. -Makes transportation arrangements as needed. -Observes and reports on patient's condition. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [Mass License] - Generic - Certified Home Health Aide - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Experience Clinical/Hospital/Managed Care Office Experience 1-2 years preferred or Patient Care Experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledgeable in patient care practices including personal care, homemaking and basic health care services. - Ability to work with limited supervision. - Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. - Have good personal hygiene. - Able to do light housekeeping. - Good communication skills both written and oral. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.