Health Aide

NeighborHealth; Winthrop (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

NeighborHealth in Winthrop, MA is seeking a part-time Home Health Aide to provide in-home assistance with ADLs and IADLs for Neighborhood PACE participants. You’ll work independently, follow care plans, and show respect for participants’ homes and communities.

The role requires a High School diploma, HHA/CNA certification, and at least one year of experience with frail seniors, plus strong customer service. Schedule: Wed, Fri and every other weekend, 7a-11a and 4p-8p; pay: $22–$31/hour.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current HHA/CNA certification from an approved program.
• Minimum of one year experience with frail or elderly population.
• Previous experience as health aide, personal care assistant or similar role preferred.
• Vehicle to travel from home to home preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; bilingual a plus.
• Physical capability to provide ADL and mobility assistance.

Responsibilities

• Monitors participant ADL/IADL care plans and follows the care plan.
• Check the health aide voicemail at shift start and every two hours, report abnormal findings to the team.
• Assist participants with ADLs as defined in the care plan.
• Accompany participants to appointments as assigned.
• Perform simple treatments under nursing supervision, including catheter care and skin assessments.

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well‑being of our patients and communities. Whether you’re a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Time Type

Part time

Department

PACE Community Care

All Locations

26 Sturgis Street - PACE Winthrop

Position Summary

rovides Neighborhood PACE participants with in‑home assistance with ADLs and IADLs. Must be able to work independently and efficiently in minimally supervised setting, problem solve effectively while recognizing when to seek advice from supervisory staff, and show respect and appreciation for the participant’s home, guests, and community. May be assigned to other supervised settings such as the PACE Center, on occasion and as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistently monitors participant ADL/IADL care plans and follows plan of care as stated.Documents care provided on participant flow sheets.
• Check the health aide voicemail at the beginning of each shift and every two hours until the end of the shift. Reports any abnormal findings, alterations in participant status and/or care refusal to the team in a timely fashion by reporting to the appropriate day center call in line or Nurse On Call when applicable.
• Assists participants with ADLs per assignment, as defined in ADL/IADL care plan and as needed, for example when a participant requests assistance with toileting.
• Accompanies participants to appointments as assigned.
• Carries out simple treatments under the direction of nursing staff, including simple catheter care, skin assessments during personal care.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Current certification as a H.H.A. /C.N.A. from an approved program. (ex. Red Cross). Must demonstrate competencies before providing participant care.
• A minimum of one year experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Prior experience as health aide, personal care assistant or similar role.
• Vehicle to travel from home to home preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; bilingual a plus.
• Physical capability to provide ADL and mobility assistance to all PACE participants.

Pay

• $22/hr - $31/hr based on experie

Schedule

Part time position- Wed, Fri and every other weekend 7a-11a and 4p-8p

EEO & Accommodation Statement

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request

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