Hospice Home Care Aide

400 Baystate Home Health; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Regional opportunities

Retirement with employer match

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Home Health Aide to join our Hospice Team for care in patients' homes and community settings. Work closely with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to provide compassionate, dignity-driven end-of-life care that supports patients and families.

The role emphasizes personal care, ADLs assistance, emotional support, and collaboration within a skilled hospice environment, with a schedule of full time days and a 40-hour week across Western Massachusetts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered personal care to hospice patients in their homes and community settings.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
• Assist with safe mobility, transfers, positioning, and ambulation.
• Observe and report changes in patients’ condition to the supervising RN.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment and assist with light housekeeping related to patient care.
• Follow care plans, infection prevention protocols, and hospice policies under supervision.
• Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team and document care provided.

Skills

Home Health Aide or CNA Certification

Valid Driver's License

HGED or High School Diploma

Education

GED or HiSET

Job description

Home Health Aid - Hospice 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: Full-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

Schedule Details Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Hours: 40 Schedule: 8a-4:30p Weekend Requirement: Every 8th Weekend

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 Association American Heart Association American 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 Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever‑growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield.