Upton Home Health Aide

Right at Home Eastern Worcester County•Milford, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Right at Home Westborough is hiring a compassionate, patient, and dependable CNA/HHA for a consistent, long-term evening case supporting a client in Upton, Massachusetts. The client is non-verbal but understands communication and requires total assistance with mobility and personal care. The caregiver should calmly explain care before providing it to help prevent startling and remain gentle, supportive, and detail-oriented throughout the shift. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, with pay of $20–$22 per hour. This role provides one-on-one care in a home setting and includes hands-on personal care, mobility assistance, Hoyer lift transfers, monitoring for seizures or medical concerns, companionship, and light housekeeping related to the client.

Requirements

Active CNA or HHA certification.
Valid driver’s license.
At least 2 years of caregiving experience.
Hoyer lift and total-care experience.
Comfort providing full hands-on care.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
Active vehicle registration and auto insurance.
Current health physical and Fit-for-Duty note from a physician.
Ability to pass a background check.
Patient, reliable, gentle, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on personal care, including dressing, hygiene, bathing support, and incontinence care.
Assist with safe rolling and repositioning in bed.
Perform Hoyer lift transfers as trained.
Apply and remove braces, splints, and body equipment as needed.
Set up and assist with chest therapy; training is provided.
Follow infection control and safety precautions.
Provide companionship and keep the client engaged.
Complete light housekeeping related to the client, including laundry, linens, supply organization, and wheelchair cleaning.
Monitor for seizures or medical concerns and report them immediately to the family and agency.