Per Diem Home Care Aide

Job Details

Job Location

Main Office - Newton, MA

Position Type

Per Diem

Job Category

Health Care

Recently named by The Boston Globe as one ofThe Top Places to Work in Massachusetts, our community based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a Per Diem Home Care Aide to join its expanding home care aide services department. Travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patient’s private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.

Job Responsibilities:

The Per Diem Home Care Aide (HCA) provides hospice client care within their scope of practice consistent with the plan of care as outlined by the Nursing Care Coordinator and in compliance with Good Shepherd Community Care guidelines.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), or

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Massachusetts with a minimum of 75 hours of clinical study, including classroom training and a minimum of 16 hours of supervised practical training.

• Experienced working with diverse populations.

• Is professional, reliable, organized, and demonstrates effective communication skills.

• Understands the importance of providing quality service and compassionate end-of-life care for clients.

  Good Shepherd Benefits:

• Competitive rate

• Earned Sick Time

• 403(b) with company match eligibility

• Employee Assistance Program

• Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

  Industry:

  Healthcare

  Employment Type:

  Per Diem - variable hours based on employer needs

  Job Functions:

  CLINICAL - Healthcare Provider

  About Us:

  Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and values diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton.