Home Health Aide

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance's PACE program in East Cambridge is hiring a Home Health Aide. Under supervision you will visit participants in their private homes to assist with activities of daily living, using your own reliable vehicle.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of experience with older adults, a Massachusetts driver's license and personal transportation. Scheduling is Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, 40 hours weekly, no weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year working with an older adult population.
• At least one year experience as a personal care attendant or home health aide.
• Massachusetts driver's license and personal transportation required.
• Home Health Aide Certification in Massachusetts preferred; Spanish-speaking proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works independently in the private home or living environment of PACE participants.
• Uses own reliable transportation to reach participants' homes.
• Assists with bathing (full/partial/sponge) in tub or shower.
• Assists with laundry or provides laundry service as assigned.
• Keeps homes clean and safe to promote health and safety.
• Communicates effectively with management, peers, and the healthcare team.
• Completes daily home care assignments and supports ADLs.

Skills

Spanish-speaking proficiency

Massachusetts Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: CHA East Cambridge Care Center

Category: Nurse Support

Department: CHA PACE

Job Type: Full Time

Union Name: SH Laborers 381

Work Schedule: Day

Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8

Shift Details: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Hours/Week: 40.00

Weekend Requirements: No Weekends

Holiday Requirements: No Holidays

On Call Requirements: No

About CHA PACE

Cambridge Health Alliance's Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a nationally recognized model of care that serves adults aged 55 and older living with chronic medical and/or mental health challenges.

At CHA PACE, our mission is to support our program participants in achieving the highest level of independence within their communities and preventing nursing home placement. Our high-functioning interdisciplinary team supports this goal by providing fully integrated medical and behavioral health services, community resources, and home-based care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor and Home Care Manager, and as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the Home Health Aide utilizes their own personal, reliable transportation vehicle to visit PACE participants' private homes, apartments, etc. in order to assist with Activities of Daily Living, as prescribed in participants' plans of care and daily assignments. Because this is a home care position that will require driving to participants' living environments in order to provide care as scheduled, having reliable transportation is a requirement for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Works independently in the private home, apartment, etc. of PACE participants
• Utilizes their own personal, reliable transportation vehicle to reach the private homes of PACE participants
• Assists participants in bathing, including complete, partial, or sponge bathing in tub or shower
• Assists with laundry or provides laundry service as assigned
• Ensures participants' homes/living environments are clean and tidy in order to promote health and safety
• Communicates effectively with management, peers, and healthcare team members
• Completes daily home care or day center assignment, providing support and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year working with an older adult population required
• At least one year experience working as a personal care attendant, home health aide, or other direct care professional required
• Massachusetts drivers license and personal transportation required
• Home Health Aide Certification in Massachusetts highly preferred. Spanish-speaking proficiency highly preferred.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.