Nursing Assistant-Certified-Home Care

Southcoast Health; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Southcoast Health's Visiting Nurse Association in Fairhaven, MA seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant-Certified for home care. The role supports patients in their homes, with a 32-hour, day-shift schedule and weekend/holiday rotation.

Qualifications include CNA and CPR certifications, plus at least three months of related experience; high school diploma; and completion of vaccination requirements. The compensation will reflect experience.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of four years of high school plus specialized courses and training.
• CNA certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Medical Assistant, EMT or Paramedics certifications are preferred.
• Three (3) months of related work experience is required.
• Must possess and demonstrate highly effective interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision and direction of the Clinical Manager, Director, Supportive Care Services or designee, perform patient care activities in accordance with Southcoast VNA policies and procedures, communicate pertinent patient information and unusual findings to appropriate Clinical personnel, complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner and provide exceptional and caring customer service to patient and family.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Nursing Assistant-Certified-Home Care

*$1,200 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

Hours: 32hrs

Shift: Day shift, 7:30am - 3:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: Visiting Nurse Association - Fairhaven, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under the general supervision and direction of the Clinical Manager, Director, Supportive Care Services or designee, perform patient care activities in accordance with Southcoast VNA policies and procedures, communicate pertinent patient information and unusual findings to appropriate Clinical personnel, complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner and provide exceptional and caring customer service to patient and family.

• Equal to completion of four years of high school plus specialized courses and training.

• CNA certification required.

• CPR certification required.

• Medical Assistant, EMT or Paramedics certifications are preferred.

• Three (3) months of related work experience is required.

• Must possess and demonstrate highly effective interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.