Medical Companion Driver (HHA)

HouseWorks Home Care•Boston, MA

13d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

HouseWorks is hiring VA Medical Companion Drivers to provide compassionate, personalized care to seniors in their homes and support them with daily activities and transportation. The role includes light housekeeping, errands, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and transportation, as well as personal care, companionship, medication reminders, and documentation. Applicants must have an HHA certificate or CNA license, and an HHA certificate is specifically required for the VA Medical Companion Driver role. The position is available full-time, part-time, or per diem in Waltham, Massachusetts. HouseWorks describes its culture as supportive and family-oriented, with flexible scheduling and opportunities for career advancement, training, and mentoring.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.
HHA certificate or CNA license; the VA Medical Companion Driver listing specifies an HHA certificate.
Pass a criminal background check.
Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality.

Nice To Haves

Open availability is strongly preferred.
Previous experience as a CNA, PCA, Homemaker, or Companion.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with light housekeeping, errands, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and transportation.
Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, mobility support, and incontinence care.
Offer companionship and conversation to promote clients’ emotional well-being.
Provide medication reminders as needed.
Document daily activities, client well-being, and changes in condition.