Home Care Aide | North End Health

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation in Boston seeks a part-time Home Care Aide to join the Elder Services team. You will provide compassionate personal care and homemaking services to elders in their homes across North End and surrounding areas.

Flexible scheduling with day shifts, 7am–6pm, Monday–Friday, with potential up to 40 hours. The role involves visiting patients in their homes, offering companionship, meal prep, and support with daily activities, under supervision from the Elder Services

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in patient care practices, including personal care, homemaking, and basic health care services.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Have good personal hygiene.
• Able to do light housekeeping.
• Good communication skills both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Doing the weekly grocery shopping.
• Cleaning, cooking, and doing the laundry.
• Advising household owners in housekeeping matters.
• Staying up-to-date nutrition and hygiene.
• Provide personal care, such as assisting with bathing, grooming, and mobility support.

Skills

Patient care

Limited supervision

Communication skills

Personal hygiene

Light housekeeping

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Make a real difference every day—join North End Waterfront Health and provide compassionate care to patients in the comfort of their own homes! We’re looking for dedicated homecare aide who are ready to bring empathy, reliability, and a passion for helping others, to our Elder Services team. Our Elder Service department is committed to providing care in the home of our most frail elders. Our home care aide staff provide personal care and home making services to Boston's North End and West End neighborhoods. The North End Waterfront Health, a member of the Massachusetts Community Health center network and an affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital, extends its world-renowned health care services to people who live and work in and around Boston's North End. By working closely with schools, senior centers and many other organizations, we have shaped our services to truly benefit our community's growing population. We are seeking a part-time, 20-hour home care aide to join our team, with opportunity up to 40 hours a week!! This role involves visiting patients in North End and South End surrounding towns of Boston. Schedules are flexible and can be tailored to availability between Monday-Friday! The number of daily visits will vary based on the total hours worked each week. Day shift times ranging from 7am-6pm.

What do we have to Offer?

Weekly pay Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. Tuition Reimbursement. Generous paid time off. Resources for childcare and emergency backup care. Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan. Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events

Summary: Responsible for helping elders and other patients maintain a safe and clean home, including various housekeeping tasks, meal preparation and companionship activities for clients in their homes.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Doing the weekly grocery shopping.
• Cleaning, cooking, and doing the laundry.
• Advising household owners in housekeeping matters.
• Staying up-to-date nutrition and hygiene.
• Provide personal care, such as assisting with bathing, grooming, and mobility support.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Experience

Clinical/Hospital/Managed Care Office Experience 1-2 years preferred or Patient Care Experience 0-1 year preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in patient care practices, including personal care, homemaking, and basic health care services.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Have good personal hygiene.
• Able to do light housekeeping.
• Good communication skills both written and oral.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 332 Hanover Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 20 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $17.71 - $24.28/Hourly Grade 2

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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