Lead Home Support Aide

Lead Home Support Aide

SUMMARY: A Home Support Aide is a qualified individual who carries out social, personal and non-medical care tasks and who may also provide assistance with housekeeping and other related supportive tasks to a Resident in his/her place of residence. The aide may perform other tasks permissible under State scope of practice and regulatory guidelines. In addition to providing care to residents, the Lead Aide is a mentor of new and existing aides in the agency enhancing retention and job satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Demonstrates leadership skills within the agency and performs at a high level
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Demonstrates maturity
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Able to understand and carry out directions and instructions and maintain simple records
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Demonstrates a willingness to learn and a basic understanding of the needs of the Resident
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Able to accept and use supervision
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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Experience as a care provider serving the senior population is preferred
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Experience as a Home Support/Home Health/Private Duty aide 2-3 years preferred
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High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Indirect support of other aides on the assigned shift
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:
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Certified as a Home Health Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant, Geriatric Nursing Assistant or Personal Care Aide, or as per State and Federal law and regulations
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CPR certification - Maryland only
Home Support Aide
United States-Massachusetts-Hingham
Home Support
Part-time
Oct 22, 2019, 8:02:34 AM