CAREERS

An individual who, under professional supervision, provides assistance with nutritional and environmental support, personal hygiene, feeding and dressing.

Qualifications:

• Valid Massachusetts HHA - Home Health Aide Certificate or CNA License
• Physical within the past 6-12 months
• PPD within the past 12 months or chest x-ray within 5 years
• One year of experience in a working environment- willing to give professional references
• Speaks, reads, writes and able to communicate effectively in English
• Reliable vehicle with valid driver's license and possession of liability insurance
• CPR certification (optional)
• Must have a criminal background check
• Completion of our application process

Specific ADL's to CNA/HHA

• Personal Care- Bathing, Grooming/ Dressing, Toileting,
• Nail care
• Range of motion
• Ambulation assist
• Oral feeding
• Medication assistance/reminder
• Transfers-use of mechanical lifting devices (Hoyer) if needed
• Vital sign checks- temperature, pulse, Blood pressure
• Home management task- Laundry, Bed making meal preparation
• Light Housekeeping- ensure client space/environment is always clean
• Reports any changes in client’s condition to the agency manager
• Completes Daily Activity Records and accurately documents the care provided.

The Companion is a paraprofessional, providing services in the home for clients under the direct supervision of a qualified supervisor. Companion services include support, encouragement, companionship, respite breaks for family or caregivers, and provision of and instruction in reporting of changes in the client’s situation. The Companion is assigned to a client by the coordinator and follows a written plan of service.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate
• At least one (1) year of working as a companion or life experience in a working environment
• Use of an automobile with possession of liability insurance is desirable
• Must be able to read, write in English and follow instructions
• Selected on the basis of such factors as: an interest in people, tact, a history of emotional stability, dependability in employment, neatness in appearance and practices, and good judgment
• Must have Certified Nursing Assistance License or Home Health Aide Certification
• Preferred  CPR certification

The homemaker is a paraprofessional employee, trained to provide, home maintenance services for clients under the direct supervision of the supervisor. Homemaking services include dietary management, household services essential to the client’s health and wellbeing, and provision of and instruction in reporting of signs, symptoms, and/or changes in the client’s condition. The homemaker is assigned to a client by the coordinator and is given a written plan of service.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of at least 20 hours of generic training to be completed by the end of the 6th month of employment (can be done by shadowing/precepting) or verification of homemaking services provided in the community equivalent to 40 hours
• Use of an automobile with possession of liability insurance is desirable
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions in English
• One year of work experience
• Must have a criminal background check
• Must have current CPR certification

Cherry's Senior Care Services offers

• Weekly pay Direct Deposit
• Over 30 hours weekly
• Short commute times
• Set schedule
• Flexible schedule
• 24/7 on-call
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage
• Training and support