Full time CNA

About the role

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

• Provide comprehensive, consistent and quality care for patients at the end of life.
• Assist with daily hygiene, ambulation, exercise, toileting, nutritional support, dressing changes and other activities as designated by the hospice nurse.

Education, Skills And Experience

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Massachusetts with a minimum of 75 hours of clinical study, including classroom training and a minimum of 16 hours supervised practical training.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Clear communication.
• Contribute as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Hospice, Palliative or Oncology experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Four weeks paid time off in first year.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Health and dental insurance, coverage begins as of your start date.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage and travel time reimbursement between patients.
• 403(b) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates.

Pay

Pay Range $20 - $23/hr + $3000 Sign-on Bonus: 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 range. Industry Healthcare Employment Type Full Time

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.