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Hospice Aide | Home Health | Weekend Baylor (8a-8p) - work 24 hours, get paid for 32!

Beth Israel Lahey Health · Watertown, MA · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$21–$28.26/hrInternship

Schedule

Weekend Baylor – Saturday & Sunday (8 a.m.–8 p.m.) – work 24 hours, get paid for 32 hours.

Coverage Area: Central / Downtown Boston.

Responsibilities

  • Provide compassionate personal care and homemaker services for patients as directed by the interdisciplinary team (IDT) plan of care.
  • Assist patients with personal hygiene and grooming, including shower, tub or bed baths, and mouth, skin, nail, and hair care.
  • Assist patients in the use of toilet facilities, including bed pans.
  • Provide skin care, monitor pressure areas and sores, and apply preventive measures.
  • Transfer patients safely in and out of bed using gait belts and mechanical lifting equipment when applicable.
  • Assist patients with ambulation using walkers, canes, and wheelchairs when applicable.
  • Cue patients for self‑administered medications.
  • Prepare meals and assist with feeding when required.
  • Observe, report, and document patient status and care provided.
  • Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) as directed.
  • Practice basic infection control procedures.
  • Document patient functioning and changes for the hospice nurse case manager.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment in the patient’s home.
  • Recognize emergencies and contact emergency personnel and supervisor when necessary.
  • Understand the physical, developmental, and emotional needs of the populations served.
  • Treat the patient and his/her property with respect.

Requirements

  • Valid Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or Home Health Aide (HHA) certificate.
  • Influenza (flu) vaccination required as a condition of employment.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive pay rate.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO).
  • 403(b) retirement plan.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources.
  • Inclusive, diverse team that values staff input.
  • Employment with a large health‑care organization (35,000+ employees).

Pay

Base hourly wage range: $21.00 – $28.26. The organization expects to pay within this range based on factors such as seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, and other permissible considerations. Compensation may exceed the base rate through shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime, and other applicable pay practices.

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