Certified Nursing Assistant or HHA

Cape Senior Home Healthcare; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k)

Flexible schedule

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation

Paid training

Parental leave

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A home healthcare provider in Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nursing Assistant (CNA/HHA) to support patients in various home care and facility settings. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient safety. The ideal candidate must possess a CNA or HHA certification and have experience in home care or similar environments. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, with options for full-time, part-time, and per diem schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge to support patient needs effectively.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems is preferred.
• Experience in various care settings is beneficial.
• Experience in home care or facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Monitor and record vital signs.
• Assist with patient mobility.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff.
• Document patient care activities accurately.

Skills

Strong knowledge of physiology

Proficiency in electronic health records

Familiarity with HIPAA regulations

Experience in home care settings

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Compassionate demeanor

Team-oriented and self-motivated

Education

CNA or HHA certification

Tools

Electronic health record systems (Epic, eClinicalWorks)

eClinicalWorks

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid training
• Parental leave

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nursing Assistant (CNA/HHA) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will support patients in a private home care setting as well as at a number of facilities such as: acute, sub-acute, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient facilities, and assisted living facilities. As Nursing Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patients’ daily needs and enhancing their comfort.

Job Types

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Per diem
• PRN

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.
• Help maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.
• Monitor and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
• Assist with mobility and transportation of patients within the facility.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff regarding patient needs and changes in condition.
• Document patient care activities accurately using electronic health record systems like Epic or eClinicalWorks.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of physiology to understand patient needs effectively.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks is preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy is maintained.
• Experience in home care, nursing homes, ICU, or hospice care settings is a plus.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is highly desirable.
• Compassionate demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills for effective patient interaction.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment while also being self-motivated.

Supplemental Pay

• Bonus opportunities

License/Certification

• CNA or HHA (Required)

Ability to Commute

• Barnstable, MA 02601 (Required)