Home Health Aide

NeighborHealth; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

NeighborHealth's PACE Wellness Center in Boston seeks a part-time Home Health Assistant to provide in-home support for PACE participants, assisting with ADLs and IADLs. You will work Monday–Friday 7a-11a with every other weekend and holiday rotation, report to supervisory staff, and maintain compassionate, professional care in participants' homes.

Candidates must have HHA/CNA certification, a high school diploma, and at least one year of experience with frail or elderly clients; a reliable

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current HHA/CNA certification from an approved program.
• At least 1 year experience with frail or elderly populations.
• Reliable travel to participants' homes by vehicle.
• Excellent customer service and communication; bilingual a plus.
• Physical ability to assist with ADLs and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Monitors ADL/IADL care plans and documents care.
• Checks voicemail at shift start and every two hours; reports abnormalities.
• Assists participants with ADLs, including toileting, as needed.
• Accompanies participants to appointments as assigned.
• Carries out simple treatments under nursing supervision, including basic catheter care and skin assessments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA/HHA certification

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 Wellness Center

Position Summary:

Provides NeighborHealth 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.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7a- 11a with every other weekend and holiday rotation.

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 required
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; bilingual a plus.
• Physical capability to provide ADL and mobility assistance to all PACE participants.

EEO & Accommodation Statement:

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmativeaction 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

E-Verify Program Participation Statement:

NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.