Home Health Aide- Hospice

Baystate Health; Ware (MA); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 31.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Tuition & Training

Career Growth

Regional Opportunities

Retirement

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Baystate Health seeks a Home Health Aide (HHA) to join our Hospice Team, delivering compassionate, hands-on care to patients in home and community settings. You will work closely with RNs and interdisciplinary teams to support dignity, independence, and quality of life at end-of-life.

The role focuses on ADLs, mobility, and emotional support, with a commitment to patient-centered care and collaboration within a hospice team in western Massachusetts.

Formación

• Certified Home Health Aide or CNA certification is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• GED or HiSET or equivalent high school diploma is required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered personal care to hospice patients in their homes and community settings.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
• Assist with safe mobility, transfers, positioning, and ambulation to promote comfort and independence.
• Observe and report changes in patients' condition to the supervising RN promptly.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and families while respecting dignity and privacy.

Conocimientos

Home Health Aide

CNA Certification

Valid Driver's License

Educación

GED or HiSET (Required)

High School Diploma

Descripción del empleo

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Home Health Aid in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: Hospice

Home Health Office is located at 30 Capital Dr Ste A, West Springfield, Massachusetts

Location: On the Road (Ludlow, Belchertown, Wilbraham, Ware, surrounding towns)

Job Type: Part-Time

Shift: Days

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Home Health Aide (HHA) to join our Hospice Team. Our Hospice Team provides compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care to patients and their families in the home and community setting. Working closely with registered nurses, physicians, interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and families, our Home Health Aides provide personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, emotional support, and comfort-focused care that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life.

The Home Health Aide role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families during the end-of-life journey while providing compassionate, hands-on care and support. This role allows you to build meaningful connections with patients, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and help ensure patients feel safe, comfortable, respected, and supported throughout their hospice experience

The Home Health Aid (HHA) Will:

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered personal care to hospice patients in their homes and community settings, promoting comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene, while respecting individual preferences and maintaining privacy.
• Assist with safe mobility, transfers, positioning, and ambulation to promote patient safety, comfort, and independence.
• Observe and report changes in patients’ physical condition, behavior, comfort level, or overall well‑being to the supervising Registered Nurse (RN) promptly.
• Provide emotional support, companionship, and reassurance to patients and families while demonstrating empathy, sensitivity, and respect during end-of-life care.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable patient environment, including basic personal care tasks and light housekeeping related to patient care.
• Follow individualized care plans, infection prevention protocols, safety procedures, and hospice policies while working under the direction and supervision of the appropriate clinical team member.
• Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team by communicating patient needs, documenting care provided, and supporting a coordinated approach to

• Job Type: Part-Time
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 24
• Schedule: 8a-4:30p

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.
• Additional Benefits: Mileage Reimbursement- 72.5 cents per mile

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills

• Home Health Aide or CNA Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• HGED or High School Diploma

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate.

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support – American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Home Health Aid – OtherOtherOther

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$17.01 – $19.55 – $22.81

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer