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Home Health Aide
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$38,799 / year median in Massachusetts
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Location :
CHA East Cambridge Care Center Category :
Nurse Support Department :
CHA PACE
Job Type :
Full timeUnion Name :
SH Laborers 381Work Schedule:
Day Length Of Shift(s)In Hours :
8 hoursShift Details:
5 days per week, 8:00am - 4:30pmHours/Week:
40.00Weekend Requirements:
None Holiday Requirements:
None On Call Requirements:
None AboutCHA PACE
Cambridge Health Alliance's Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a nationally recognized model of care that serves adults aged 55 and older living with chronic medical and/or mental health challenges. At CHA PACE, our mission is to support our program participants in achieving the highest level of independence within their communities and preventing nursing home placement. Our high-functioning interdisciplinary team supports this goal by providing fully integrated medical and behavioral health services, community resources, and home-based care in a collaborative and supportive environment. Position Overview Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor and Home Care Manager, and as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the Home Health Aide utilizes their own personal, reliable transportation vehicle to visit PACE participants' private homes, apartments, etc. in order to assist with Activities of Daily Living, as prescribed in participants' plans of care and daily assignments. Because this is a home care position that will require driving to participants' living environments in order to provide care as scheduled, having reliable transportation is a requirement for this position. Key Responsibilities- Works independently in the private home, apartment, etc. of PACE participants
- Utilizes their own personal, reliable transportation vehicle to reach the private homes of PACE participants
- Assists participants in bathing, including complete, partial, or sponge bathing in tub or shower
- Assists with laundry or provides laundry service as assigned
- Ensures participants' homes/living environments are clean and tidy in order to promote health and safety
- Communicates effectively with management, peers, and healthcare team members
- Completes daily home care or day center assignment, providing support and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year working with an older adult population required
- At least one year experience working as a personal care attendant, home health aide, or other direct care professional required
- Massachusetts drivers license and personal transportation required
- Home Health Aide Certification in Massachusetts highly preferred Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.