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SalaryHome Health Aide
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Mass General Brigham Home Care, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.
Description
Mass General Brigham Home Care serves patients from rehabilitation after illness or injury, to chronic disease management. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality specialized care designed to meet the patients’ unique needs with the goal of optimizing independence and quality of life. Our clinicians are highly skilled and able to function both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
We value the uniqueness of our employees who are a reflection of the communities and patients that we serve. Our attractive and comprehensive benefits package is designed to meet the needs of our employees.
This position will work 25 hours in Reading, North Reading, Tewksbury, Wilmington, Billerica, Burlington and Stoneham. **We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $750.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.**
Perform paraprofessional Home Health Aide services by following a written plan of care. Work is performed under the supervision of a primary nurse or therapist. HHA will provide personal care and related activities of daily living services for patients in their homes, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. Reports and documentation will be prepared and regulatory and agency guidelines will be followed.
Qualifications and Experience
- Massachusetts Home Care Aide Certification required
- Must pass the Massachusetts Council Home Care Aide exam
- 2 years of Home Health Aide experience required
- Must successfully pass five clinical training modules
- High school diploma or GED required
- Computer experience or demonstrated aptitude to learn
- Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing to meet communication and documentation requirements
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required to interact with a diverse population
- Ability to adapt to changing situations required
- Must be organized and be able to independently and reliably follow specific instructions
Mass General Brigham Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
