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Join a dynamic team committed to providing extraordinary support to the elderly and those with a  disability. Sensible Home Healthcare mission is to develop quality care, assist with community integration and independent living for older persons and individuals with physical disabilities. General Description of Duties and Responsibilities:  As an HHA, you are required to provide daily living and personal care, which includes: bathing, meal preparation, dressing, errands, phone calls, laundry, light housekeeping and personal hygiene and grooming. Specific Duties: • Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment. • Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine light housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, laundry, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, and general cleaning of living spaces such as bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room. • Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind. • Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans. • Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor. • Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan. • Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan. • Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them. • Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions. • Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices. • Monitor supplies and resources. • Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated. • Follow the written care plan. • Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor. • Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor. • Observe clients and their environments and reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor. • Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service. • Attend required training and staff meetings. • Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. • Make decisions and solve problems. • Observe, receive and obtain information from relevant sources. • Performs other duties as required. Required Knowledge: • Knowledge of personal care and home management skills. • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal care services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction. • Knowledge of information/techniques needed to identify and report injuries. Provide first aid, CPR, and food safety. • Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining Care Plan records and completing Care Plan forms. Required Skills: • The ability to competently assist clients with their activities of daily living. • The ability to be aware of other people’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do. • The ability to establish and maintain relationships. • The ability to listen actively and teach others. • The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions. • The ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions. • The ability to monitor and assess themselves, clients and effectiveness of service. • The ability to understand written and oral instructions. • The ability to communicate information orally so others understand. • The ability to communicate in writing so others understand. • The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others. • The ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong. • The ability to suggest a number of ideas on a subject. • The ability to perform activities that use the whole body. • The ability to handle and move objects and people. • The ability to provide advice and consultation to others. • The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients. • The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers. Qualifications:  Have basic knowledge of non medical in home care. Be responsible and reliable. • Have a High School Diploma and at least 2 years experience. • Have a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license. • Current physical and TB test. • Transport clients if necessary. • Must be 18 years old or older. • Autonomy – ability to work without immediate supervision. • Interpersonal sensitivity (objective awareness of others, tactful interaction, ease in establishing limits). • Reliability and flexibility • Insight and the ability to articulate it. • Pass competency exam, CPR, First Aid and AED. • Must clear background check. Sensible is an equal opportunity employer