AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
AtAHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging,where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer,anddo not discriminatebased onan individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, maritalstatus,or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embraceall candidatesthatwillcontribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas andperspectives atAHEAD.
Seasoned customer facing consultant with established leadership skills directing a diverse team of advisory and delivery talent. Provides onsite, hands-on client engagement management which involves the day-to-day running of a client engagement. Helps teams flourish by guiding efforts, directing talents and expanding knowledge and skills to deliver strategic solutions to clients. They are the on-the-ground leaders, directing work efforts, analyzing and reviewing proposals from the team, providing appropriate solutions to problems, and making decisions on the way forward by acting as liaisons between the client and the delivery team.
Focused primarily on successful delivery but utilizes their position as a trusted advisor to explore other client needs and working with the team to create proposals to address them. Principal Consultants keep in close contact with clients throughout the duration of the project as part of their official duties.
ResponsibilitiesClient Delivery:Facilitate strategy, roadmap, design, and planning workshopsEnsure that customer expectations are appropriately set and managedLead technical project teams in the delivery of consulting service offeringsDrive and manage the objectives, requirements gathering, project tasks/milestone, project status, dependencies, and timelines, to ensure engagements are delivered successfully and on time while meeting the business objectivesBreaks down the problem into manageable segments, identifies the factors that affect the problem and decides how to approach the projectFinal editing and sign off on project deliverablesPresentation of deliverables to client executive managementWhy AHEAD:
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
USA Employment Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.
The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
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AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.
The Solutions Team within AHEAD’s Digital Solutions Group are thought leaders, program leaders, and technical experts that collaborate with our AHEAD Account Teams to help identify, qualify and build the solutions that support our customers Digital Business. The responsibilities of a Solutions Principal are highly customer facing and include working closely with AHEAD teams to drive the sales and delivery Digital Solutions consulting services.
Responsibilities
Client Engagement and Project LeadershipFacilitate strategy, roadmap, design, and planning workshopsEnsure that customer expectations are appropriately set and managedLead technical project teams in the delivery of consulting service offeringsDrive and manage the objectives, requirements gathering, project tasks/milestone, project status, dependencies, and timelines, to ensure engagements are delivered successfully and on time while meeting the business objectivesBreaks down the problem into manageable segments, identifies the factors that affect the problem and decides how to approach the projectFinal editing and sign off on project deliverablesPresentation of deliverables to client executive managementLead consultants to meet the organization's and client’s expectationsBusiness DevelopmentSupport business development pursuits through client discovery meetings that help qualify opportunities and allow the ideation of a strawman proposalRepresent service offerings during the sales cycle, including project scoping, proposal development, and presenting proposals to clientsDevelop and promote relationships with customers and present technical solutions to C-Level executivesPractice Development and Thought LeadershipDevelop and enhance AHEAD Digital Solutions services offerings, including consulting offerings and deployment servicesMaintain a broad knowledge and understanding of the current and anticipated future state of the IT marketplace including IT trends, technologies, and standardsMaintain technical credibility within the industry and the field through demonstration and thought leadershipMentor to team members and project membersConsciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization that emphasizes the identified values and guiding principles
Qualifications
Highly experienced leading large transformational engagementsHighly knowledgeable in Digital Solutions & business transformation utilizing technical capabilities AHEAD supports today:Digital Strategy and AdoptionCloud-Native Architecture Patterns & DevelopmentCloud MigrationsDigital Product ManagementCloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)Infrastructure as Code adoptionCloud Application ModernizationCloud Data ModernizationFamiliarity with Agile methodologies and Software Development Lifecycle principlesPrevious practical experience in pre-sales or defining and qualifying technical requirements for procurements preferredResults OrientedStrong interpersonal skillsComfortable presenting to customers at the Engineering & Executive LevelCapable of building technical solutions that solve business needs & outcomesAbility to motivate others to achieve resultsAble to work well within the team and with partnersCustomer focusedAble to work within customer deadlinesPrior pre-sales and/or consulting experience preferred
$225,000 - $250,000 a year
Why AHEAD
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
USA Employment Benefits Include
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k)Paid company holidaysPaid time offPaid parental and caregiver leavePlus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.
The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
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#J-18808-Ljbffr Read LessAHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
AtAHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging,where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer,anddo not discriminatebased onan individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, maritalstatus,or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embraceall candidatesthatwillcontribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas andperspectives atAHEAD.
Principal Consultant
Seasoned focused customer facing consultant with established leadership skills directing a diverse team of advisory and delivery talent. Provides onsite, hands-on client engagement management which involves the day-to-day running of a client engagement. Helps teams flourish by guiding efforts, directing talents and expanding knowledge and skills to deliver strategic solutions to clients. They are the on-the-ground leaders, directing work efforts, analyzing and reviewing proposals from the team, providing appropriate solutions to problems, and making decisions on the way forward by acting as liaisons between the client and the delivery team.
Focused primarily on successful delivery but utilizes their position as a trusted advisor to explore other client needs and working with the team to create proposals to address them. Principal Consultants keep in close contact with clients throughout the duration of the project as part of their official duties.
Roles and ResponsibilitiesClient Delivery:Facilitate strategy, roadmap, design, and planning workshopsEnsure that customer expectations are appropriately set and managedLead technical project teams in the delivery of consulting service offeringsDrive and manage the objectives, requirements gathering, project tasks/milestone, project status, dependencies, and timelines, to ensure engagements are delivered successfully and on time while meeting the business objectivesBreaks down the problem into manageable segments, identifies the factors that affect the problem and decides how to approach the projectFinal editing and sign off on project deliverablesPresentation of deliverables to client executive managementWhy AHEAD:
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
USA Employment Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.
The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
#J-18808-Ljbffr Read LessAHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.
Principal Technical Consultant, Platform EngineeringServing as a technical thought leader and SME for our ecosystem of partners, customers, and service providers in the realm of Modern Apps & Platform Engineering, and leading other teammates. The Principal Technical Consultant works as part of the consulting team to lead development, design, implementation, and engagement of client solutions. They manage, mentor, and delegate to engineers on projects, oversee career development plans for the team, and support internal initiatives and broader organizational goals.
This role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership abilities, and deep technical proficiency across various domains.
ResponsibilitiesEnsure projects are delivered on time, at the highest quality standards, exceeding client expectations.Design and implement complex, mission-critical, enterprise-grade technical solutions for clients.Build and maintain strong client relationships, drive business growth, and identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.Develop high-quality deliverables and presentations for client engineering teams and senior leaders, including technical and non-technical documentation.Collaborate with clients to understand their technical challenges and develop tailored solutions.Create and present solution designs, options, ideas, and innovations to clients' senior leadership teams.Develop and maintain technical roadmaps and innovation plans.Develop and implement CI/CD solutions.Establish project estimates and plans, identify risks and mitigations, oversee development and delivery of technical solutions.Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members.Lead collaboration within our technical communities.QualificationsAbility to quickly develop solutions on a whiteboard in front of clients to address business and technical challenges.Strong consulting and business acumen.10+ years of IT experience and 5+ years in Cloud, DevOps, Automation, Application Modernization, or Digital Transformation.Multiple certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Pro, AWS DevOps Engineer Pro, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Terraform Associate, etc.Hands-on experience designing and implementing platform core services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, Containers, Security, Identity).Experience with organizational adoption of transformational initiatives like Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Transformation, Application Modernization.Hands-on experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, ARM, CloudFormation.Experience with deployment services like Harness, GitHub, Jenkins, and knowledge of branching strategies.Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or others.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Knowledge of modern cloud-native application design, DevSecOps, IaC, CI/CD pipelines.Understanding of enterprise organizations across industries and IT functions.Why AHEAD:We value diversity and inclusion through initiatives like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD. We foster growth through access to top technologies, cross-department training, and certifications.
USA Employment Benefits include:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k)Paid holidays and time offPaid parental and caregiver leaveAnd more! Details at https://www.aheadbenefits.comThe compensation range reflects the OTE, including base salary and bonus, and varies based on experience, qualifications, and location.
#J-18808-Ljbffr Read LessAHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
AtAHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging,where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer,anddo not discriminatebased onan individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, maritalstatus,or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embraceall candidatesthatwillcontribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas andperspectives atAHEAD.
Principal Technical Consultant, Platform Engineering
Serving as a technical thought leader and SME for our ecosystem of partners, customers, and service providers in the realm of Modern Apps & Platform Engineering, in addition to serving as a leader of other teammates. The Principal Technical Consultant works as part of the consulting team to lead the development, design, implementation, and engagement leader of client solutions. Principal Technical Consultants manage, mentor and delegate to engineers on a project basis, manage and maintain career advancement plans for the team, and within the broader organization as it relates to internal initiatives and indirect project support. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership abilities, and deep technical proficiency across various domains.
ResponsibilitiesEnsure projects are delivered on time, at the highest quality standards while exceeding client expectations.Design and implement complex, mission-critical transformational enterprise grade technical solutions for clients. Build and maintain strong client relationships, drive business growth, and identify opportunities for upselling and cross-sellingDevelop high quality deliverables and presentations for Client engineering teams and senior leaders, this can include both technical documentation and non-technical documentation.Collaborate with clients to understand their technical challenges and develop tailored solutions to address their needsCreate and present solution designs, options, ideas, and innovations to clients’ senior leadership teams. Develop and maintainTechnical Roadmaps and Innovation Plans. Develop and implement CI\CD solutions. Establish project estimates and plans, identify risks and mitigations, oversee development and delivery of technical solutions. Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members, empowering them to grow and excel in their roles.Actively lead collaboration within our technical communitiesQualificationsExperience and ability to “jump on a whiteboard” in front of a customer to develop a solution to a business / technology goal or challenge.Strong consulting and business acumen10+ years of IT experience and 5+ years of Cloud, DevOps, Automation, Application Modernization, Digital Transformation experience.Multiple certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Pro, AWS DevOps Engineer Pro, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Terraform Associate, Etc.Hands-on experience designing and implementing Platform core services around Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, Containers, Security, Identity, etc.Experience with organizational adoption of transformational initiatives – Platform Engineering, DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Transformation, Application ModernizationHands-on experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, ARM, CloudFormationExperience with using and managing deployment services such as Harness, GitHub, Ansible, Jenkins, etc. Knowledge and usage of branching strategies is required.Hands-on experience in programming with Java, Python or any development language.Excellent written & verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Knowledge of modern cloud-native application design principles, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI\CD Pipelines,Knowledge of enterprise organizations across multiple industries and inner IT functions (e.g. Enterprise Architecture, Operations)$200,000 - $250,000 a yearWhy AHEAD:
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
USA Employment Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.
The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
#J-18808-Ljbffr Read LessAHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
AtAHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging,where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer,anddo not discriminatebased onan individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, maritalstatus,or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embraceall candidatesthatwillcontribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas andperspectives atAHEAD.
The Field CTO is the highest-ranking technical sales level within AHEAD. In the role, you will serve in multiple functions including cooperation with the AHEAD Sales and Presales leadership to manage the technical go-to-market and account strategies for our most valued clients as well as providing valued leadership through go-to-market and enablement activities, coupled with partner relationships, and keeping an eye towards emerging technologies and trends.
In this role, you are a senior thought leader within the technical organization, responsible for providing valued input to marketing programs, enabling others within the organization, writing white papers/blogs and providing other thought leadership, assisting the solutions development organization, presenting at industry events and executive briefings and consulting for AHEAD clients. We expect a Field CTO to possess or acquire expert knowledge across our Digital Delivery Platform including cloud management and operations, automation, DevOps, security, enterprise infrastructure, and application and data architectures. A Field CTO should be skilled in translating the digital challenges of our clients and building relationships. They should be comfortable with change, be able to actively listen and read a room, be excellent at storytelling, and have a professional persona and polish.
The successful Field CTO will have excellent communication skills, be a dynamic speaker with the ability to pivot in customer interactions and display a sense of confidence while still being personable and likeable. The candidate must have an established reputation and experience with driving product and services sales, focusing on client outcomes, across a wide range of technologies. While not a requirement, the successful candidate typically has practical experience from employment across at least two of the following: customer IT leadership, manufacturer presales, and partner/channel presales.
The successful Field CTO uses excellent sales and/or presales experience, in partnership with account teams, to help build cohesive account strategies for strategic current and prospective clients. You will help teams identify potential solutions, technologies, and vendors, and provide guidance on successful sales strategies.
Education is critical to your success at AHEAD. You are expected to continually educate not only yourself, but also our clients and your team resources. We also want the Field CTO to gain understanding of broad industry trends and to spend time with your peers within our strategic partners to understand emerging industry trends and vendor plans to provide this feedback back through the organization to influence AHEAD’s future direction.
Roles and ResponsibilitiesUnderstand and articulate AHEAD's value and vision to our clients, partners, and teammatesAssist strategic sales teams in qualifying sales opportunities and aligning AHEAD’s portfolio to client technical challenges, decision making process and investment approachesDrive account team efforts to become more strategic within current clientsAssist account teams with identifying high-value, strategic activities and relationship building in support of acquiring new strategic clientsWork with our partner ecosystem to demonstrate thought leadership and solution alignmentFacilitate Executive and Visioning Experiences with clients and partnersQualify and help position consulting engagements and multi-practice programs and servicesProvide coaching and mentoring to team resources to enhance their solution knowledge, technical acumen, and presales skill setsPrioritize opportunities and efforts assigned to the geography based on maximizing total impact on team productivity and profitProvide feedback to improve internal efficienciesCollaborate with Core Practice areas to provide input and suggestions for new solutions, offerings, and innovation roadmapPresent regularly at AHEAD events, user groups, technical and industry conferences, and forumsSupport and participate in technical and Financial Services industry communitiesAttend strategic war room sessions to align with "big deal" and strategic account planning to provide an additional perspectiveQualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalentMaster’s degree in technical domain or MBA is preferred15+ years Presales or IT Leadership experience is requiredPrevious practical experience leading digital transformation efforts in Financial Services is preferredStrong industry expertise in banking, capital markets, payments is a plusExtensive knowledge/experience in multiple areas across: Digital Strategy, DevOps, Cloud, Data/AI, Infrastructure, Service Management, Automation, Security, and IT OperationsProfessional communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skillsExperience working as a technical lead in a sales campaignTenaciously customer-focused and outcome-drivenAbility to work under critical conditions and influence others to achieve resultsStrong interpersonal skills with excellent presentation skillsMust be independent, self-motivated, a self-starter and possess a good working attitudeAble to work well within a team and partner environmentDemonstrated social and self-awarenessAdvanced content creation and demonstrated thought leadership skills are a plusExisting relationships and personal brand in the geography aligned to the position are desirable and considered valuable$290,000 - $300,000 a yearWhy AHEAD:
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
USA Employment Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.
The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
#J-18808-Ljbffr Read LessSeeking Non-Medical/Non-Skilled Live-In Caregivers
As a Non-Medical Home Healthcare Live-In, your primary responsibility will be to provide daily living assistance and companionship to the elderly or individuals with disabilities within the comforts of their homes. You will be instrumental in maintaining their independence and quality of life while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
Responsibilities:
Personal Care: Assist with daily personal tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.Meal Preparation: Prepare nutritious meals according to dietary needs and preferences. This includes grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and cleanup.Medication Management: Ensure that clients take their prescribed medications on time. You will provide reminders and monitor for any adverse reactions.Housekeeping: Perform light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry and organizing to maintain a clean and safe living environment.Companionship: Provide emotional support and companionship. This may include engaging in conversations, playing games, reading, and accompanying the client on walks or outings.Transportation: Assist with transportation to and from appointments, social activities, or errands.Health Monitoring: Monitor the client's health condition and report any changes or concerns to the healthcare team or family members.Reporting: Monitor and report client behavior and health status to the management team regularly using care-tools provided.Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.Prior experience in a caregiving role is preferred, but not required.Ability to live at the client's home for serval days or more.Ability to work long hours, with frequent breaks and downtime.Strong interpersonal skills; compassionate, patient, and caring nature.Exceptional communication skills - ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.Physical stamina; ability to lift or move clients as needed.Working Conditions:
This is a live-in position, which means that you will be living at the client's home for extended periods. You must be comfortable with this arrangement and flexible with your schedule. You may be scheduled for regular weekend shifts, and therefore must be comfortable with this, as well. You will have varied off-duty hours and days off, but you may occasionally be required to respond to emergencies or urgent situations outside of your regular working hours (i.e: In the night).
Please note that this is a non-medical role, and you will not be performing any medical tasks or procedures. However, you will be working closely with healthcare professionals and should have a basic understanding of healthcare practices and terminology.
A Live-In Aid plays a critical role in enhancing our clients' quality of life and promoting their independence. If you have a passion for helping others and can commit to a live-in position, we would love to hear from you.
Our Home Healthcare team is dedicated to ensuring seniors remain nourished, well, relaxed, self-sufficient, and above all, empowered. Whether you're interested in a fulfilling role assisting individuals with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Alzheimer's disease to vision impairment, quadriplegia, or simply providing companionship, our team is equipped to support you in these meaningful roles. If you're in search of a stable, fulfilling career path, visit our website, contact our office or apply through ZipRecruiter today. Let us guide you towards the rewarding opportunities that a career in Home Healthcare can offer!
Company DescriptionAHEAD is a pioneer provider of non-medical home healthcare services. We are dedicated to helping people maintain their independence while living in the comfort of their own homes. We understand the importance of staying in a familiar environment, particularly during the aging process, recovery from surgery, or managing a chronic or terminal illness.Job Title: Full-time Non-medical Home Healthcare Assistant
Job Description:
As a Non-Medical Home Healthcare Assistant, your role will be to provide care and support to our clients in the comfort of their own homes. This role involves a variety of non-medical tasks, including assisting with daily activities, providing companionship, and helping to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating, and toileting.
2. Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed linens.
3. Assist in the safe lifting, transferring, repositioning, and movement of clients.
4. Observe, monitor, and record clients' physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to the management team.
5. Interact with clients in a respectful, compassionate, and inclusive manner.
6. Encourage clients to participate in social and recreational activities.
7. Prepare meals and snacks according to the client's dietary needs and preferences.
8. Provide companionship to clients, including reading, conversation, and outings.
9. Run errands or do grocery shopping as required.
10. Provide timely and accurate client reports.
Skills & Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Pass the Direct Care Staff Training and Competency Test, or have a valid DCW certification.
3. Ability to treat clients with empathy, respect, and dignity.
4. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Ability to understand and follow safety protocols.
6. Basic understanding of housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
7. Time management and organizational skills.
8. Must possess a valid driver's license and have a reliable vehicle.
9. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
10. Must pass a background check and drug screening.
Physical Requirements:
1. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 Ibs.
2. Must be able to bend and stoop, as necessary.
3. Must be willing and able to drive.
**IMPORTANT**
- In-field training will be provided to the successful candidate to ensure they can perform their duties effectively while adhering to all safety guidelines.
- Office is located at 800 W. State St. Doylestown, PA 18901. Case locations vary dependent on client - We are currently servicing Bucks & Montgomery County.
Our Home Healthcare team is dedicated to ensuring seniors remain nourished, well, relaxed, self-sufficient, and above all, empowered. Whether you're interested in a fulfilling role assisting individuals with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Alzheimer's disease to vision impairment, quadriplegia, or simply providing companionship, our team is equipped to support you in these meaningful roles. If you're in search of a stable, fulfilling career path, visit our website, contact our office or apply through ZipRecruiter today. Let us guide you towards the rewarding opportunities that a career in Home Healthcare can offer!
Company DescriptionAHEAD is a pioneer provider of non-medical home healthcare services. We are dedicated to helping people maintain their independence while living in the comfort of their own homes. We understand the importance of staying in a familiar environment, particularly during the aging process, recovery from surgery, or managing a chronic or terminal illness.