Hospice Aide, BILH at Home | Peabody, Beverly, Stoneham & Wakefield | M-F 8-4:30

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,930; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Hospice Aide to provide compassionate personal care and homemaker services to patients. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, documenting patient care, and maintaining a safe environment. A valid Massachusetts CNA or HHA certification is required. The role offers a competitive pay rate ranging from $21.00 to $28.26 hourly, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid MA CNA or HHA certification is required.
• Ability to assist with personal hygiene and grooming.
• Understanding of patient care and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and homemaker services.
• Assist patients with hygiene and grooming tasks.
• Document patient status and care provided.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Personal hygiene assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Basic infection control procedures

Education

Valid MA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or Home Health Aide (HHA) certificate

Job description

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When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job—you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description

The Hospice Aide provides compassionate personal care and homemaker services for patients when appropriate and maintains a safe and healthy environment as directed by the IDT plan of care.

More Specifically

• Assist patients with appropriate techniques to maintain personal hygiene and grooming, including shower, tub or bed baths and mouth, skin, nail and hair care.
• Assist patients in the use of toilet facilities, including bed pans.
• Provide skin care with observation for pressure areas and sores and knowledge of preventive measures.
• Assist patients in and out of bed using safe transfer techniques, including the use of gait belts and mechanical lifting equipment, when applicable (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assist patients with walking, including the use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs, when applicable.
• Assist with cuing of self‑administered medications.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding, when required.
• Observe, report, and document patient status and care provided.
• Take and record of vital signs (temperature, pulse, and respirations) as directed (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Practice basic infection control procedures.
• Document status of patient functioning and changes in patient status to be reported to the hospice nurse case manager.
• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment in the patient’s home.
• Recognize emergencies and contacting emergency personnel and supervisor when necessary.
• Understand the physical, developmental and emotional needs of the populations served.
• Treat the patient and his/her property with respect.

What You’ll Need

• Valid MA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification OR Home Health Aide (HHA) certificate required.

What You’ll Get

• A highly competitive pay rate & benefits package, including generous PTO, 403(b), and tuition.
• A reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources.
• A highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient care.

Pay Range

$21.00 - $28.26

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.