Per Diem Home Care Aide

Good Shepherd Community Care; Newton Centre (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Earned Sick Time

403(b) with company match eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Job summary

Good Shepherd Community Care is seeking a Per Diem Home Care Aide to provide compassionate hospice client care in private homes and residential facilities across Greater Boston. Candidates must be Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) or Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) with a minimum of 75 hours of clinical training. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $19-$21, flexible hours, and excellent benefits including earned sick time and a 403(b) plan. Join our committed team in making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 75 hours of clinical study, including 16 hours of supervised practical training.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Understanding of quality service in end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospice client care consistent with the plan of care.
• Follow guidelines set by the Nursing Care Coordinator.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Reliability

Organization

Compassionate care

Education

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

TRAVEL - Per Diem Home Care Aide

Named by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last four years, our community-based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a per Diem CNA to join its expanding Home Care Aide team.

TRAVEL is required for this position. It’s a requirement to have a CAR. Care is provided in patients’ private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of MetroWest. Most of our patients’ locations are not accessible by public transportation.

Job Responsibilities

The Per Diem Home Care Aide (HCA) provides hospice client care within their scope of practice consistent with the plan of care as outlined by the Nursing Care Coordinator and in compliance with Good Shepherd Community Care guidelines.

Schedule and Weekly Hours

Flexible with no specific length of shifts.

Education, Skills and Experience

• Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Massachusetts with a minimum of 75 hours of clinical study, including classroom training and a minimum of 16 hours of supervised practical training.
• Experienced working with diverse populations.
• Professional, reliable, organized, and demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Understanding the importance of providing quality service and compassionate end‑of‑life care for clients.

Good Shepherd Benefits

• Competitive rate
• Earned Sick Time
• 403(b) with company match eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Pay Range

$19 - $21/hr: This number reflects an average starting range for this position. Individual pay is determined through a variety of factors including experience, education, certifications, and skills and can exceed the starting range.

Industry

Healthcare

Employment Type

Per Diem - variable hours based on employer needs

About Us

Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non‑sectarian organization. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and value diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I‑95, with on‑site parking in Newton.

Good Shepherd Community Care does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, marital status, pregnancy, religion or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services and activities.