Hospice Aide
Hospice Aide
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Job Description
Care Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or endoflife illness. Since 1978 Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts. At Care Dimensions we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting. We support and strengthen our people with extensive training teamwork and technology. Our values are embedded in our work each and every day: Compassion Excellence Collaboration Integrity Responsiveness Innovation. As part of the Care Dimensions team youll gain the support and inspiration for a career youll find meaningful every day.
Full Time
Open to 32 hours
Summary:
The Hospice Aide is a vital member of the interdisciplinary team. He/she is assigned to care for patients who require personal care services. The Hospice Aide reports to the Clinical Manager or Hospice House Manager but receives direct supervision from the RN Case Manager or designee.
The Hospice Aide is responsible for providing and/or assisting the patient with personal care needs ambulation supplementary services including meal preparation and other appropriate tasks as indicated by the RN Case Manager or designee. Charting on the appropriate agency forms is also required.
What Youll Bring:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Certification of successful completion of a CNA course approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Certification must be in good standing with the nurse aide registry and not have had a lapse in furnishing services within a 24 month period.
- Experience in the field as a certified nursing assistant is preferred.
- Availability to work day evening or night hours including weekends and holidays as required.
- Has a compassionate warm and accepting attitude toward people.
- Demonstrates a sympathetic mature attitude in caring for the sick and disabled and an ability to deal with different ideas and value systems.
- Ability to respect confidentiality of patients and families.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.
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The Pay Range listed is the anticipated hiring range of this position. Precise pay rates are determined through consideration of one or more of the following: education training relevant experience and work location. There are some cases in which the pay rate could exceed the range listed on this job post. Care Dimensions also offers a comprehensive benefits package including employersponsored health insurance paid timeoff tuition reimbursement student loan paydown supplemental insurance options and more which adds to the companys generous total rewards package.
Benefits are offered to employees that are scheduled to work 20 hours/week which include a generous earned time (vacation days) program tuition reimbursement scholarship programs student loan paydown program two retirement plans in addition to medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and so much more!
Care Dimensions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during any part of the interview process may request one.
Employment Type
Full Time
