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March 2018
 
 
It's Trade Show Season!
  
The trade show season is upon us and we are gearing up to show everyone some of the new accessibility products that we are offering.  We are looking forward to meeting new potential clients at our debut at the Home Show at Patriots Place in Foxboro, MA this coming weekend.  Check out our calendar of events for more information.  

Our next big show will be the RIBA Home, Flower & Garden Show from April 5-9th, at the Providence Convention Center where we will have our biggest exhibit to date with the largest variety of accessibility products.  Stop by and meet some of the manufacturers who will be coming to assist us and answer your questions.

Are you interested in savings?  We are offering a variety of deals for both rentals and purchases.  We look forward to seeing you there!

We are here to help! 
Linda & Bill


Visit us at booth #909!




 
Home Healthsmith Calendar...
Join us on the road at the following events

          March 20:  Spring Into Wellness Fair 
    Tiverton Senior Center
    Tiverton, RI
    10:00 am - 3:00 pm 
    Home Healthsmith Exhibiting

            March 23 - 25:  New England Home Show
                                             Gillette Stadium
                                             Foxboro, MA
                                             Booths 622, 624, 721 & 723
                                             3/23 - 2:00 - 9:00 pm
                                     3/24 - 10 am - 9:00 pm
                                     3/25 - 10 am - 6:00 pm
                                              Home Healthsmith Exhibiting

                   April 5 - 8:  68th Annual RI Home Show &
                                             Flower & Garden Show
                                             RI Convention Center
                                             Providence, RI
      Booth #909
      4/5 - 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
      4/6 - 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
      4/7 - 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
      4/8 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
                                              Home Healthsmith Exhibiting
        
                             April 20:  Senior Expo
                            Catholic Memorial Home Auditorium
                            Fall River, MA
                    10:00 am - 2:00 pm
                             Home Healthsmith Exhibiting

  April 26th:  Home Safety & Home Adaption
                            Alzheimer's Caregiver's Journey
                            Crowne Plaza
                            Warwick, RI
                            Home Healthsmith Presentation

                         May 3:  Green RI
                                           Roger Williams Botanical Center
                                           Cranston, RI
                                           Home Healthsmith Exhibiting

                    June 10:  2018 Parkinson's Spring Conference
                  Crowne Plaza
                  Warwick, RI
                  Home Healthsmith Exhibiting


Use the attached coupons at the 
New England & RI Home Shows:



ACCESSIBILTY INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN
 
Are you looking to work with an awesome team that is changing the world? Are you looking to participate in a noble mission that is impacting the lives of others? If so, we have a role for you.

Meet Home Healthsmith. At Home Healthsmithâ„¢, we believe freedom and peace of mind are some of the greatest gifts we can offer our customers. We provide mobility and safety along with the assurance of maintaining our client's dignity, despite their physical limitations. Imagine the peace that comes with knowing their home can be changed to accommodate their needs. With more than 30 years of experience in the accessibility and mobility industry, we understand that the stress of living with a disability can be overwhelming. Home Healthsmithâ„¢ provides innovative in-home solutions that allow individuals to maintain their level of comfort without compromising their health and safety.
Come and join our team and change the world!!

Job Summary
Accessibility Installation Technician
Job Purpose:  Serves customers by installing and servicing and repairing systems and products. These products are accessibility and mobility products such as elevators, stairlifts, dumbwaiters, vertical platform lifts, wheelchair ramps and grab bars.
Responsibilities and Duties
Accessibility Installation Technician Job Duties:
  • Serves existing accounts by analyzing work orders; completing daily install/service schedule as directed; investigating complaints; conducting tests; resolving problems.
  • Establishes service by studying system requirements; gathering components and parts; completing installation; performing acceptance tests.
  • Maintain necessary date and records for current and future reference using sales tools provided such as Outlook, High Rise, Base Camp, Harvest and any others that are adopted by Home Healthsmith.
  • Maintains rapport with customers by examining complaints; identifying solutions; suggesting improved methods and techniques; recommending system improvements.
  • Keeps company equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
  • Documents service and installation actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records. Providing before and after pictures as requested for each install job.
  • Maintains customer confidence by keeping service information confidential.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications and on-going training programs.
  • Handles on-call schedule as needed and directed.
  • Help in organization of shop; maintaining cleanliness, making sure all tools and equipment is put back daily.
  • Participates in company trade shows and events as needed.
  • Ability to load and unload equipment - up to 75 lbs. unassisted from fleet vehicle and climb ladders.
  • Works safely and responsible to avoid injuries, damage to property, loss of unused materials/equipment and cleans up installation and service debris at client's homes.
 
Qualifications and Skills
  • Have basic finished & framing carpentry skills, dry wall skills, high and low voltage electrical skills, control circuit knowledge, the ability to install electrical conduit and wiring. Have mechanical skills that involve assembling elevator guide rails and other related components. Ability to read technical drawings and manufacturer specifications. A basic understanding of how different fastening systems work as well as a broad knowledge of different types of tools and how to use them
  • Has a valid driver's license.
  • Have basic computer skills.
  • Ability to operate fleet vehicles in a safe manner at all times.
  • Ability to operate hand and power tools.


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Walter M. - Little Compton, RI



Linda & Bill Bohmbach
401.293-0415

Home Healthsmithâ„¢ provides in-home solutions that allow you to maintain your level of comfort without compromising your health and safety. 

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