Home Health Aide, Full Time, Days

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Fourth Weekend

Scheduled Hours:

M-F 8-4:30, weekend rotation one Sat/Sun every 5-6 weeks

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

SIGN-ON BONUS:

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus! A talent acquisition caregiver will provide more details into the sign-on bonus during the interview process.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Come and work with a friendly, welcoming and supportive team of co-workers. We love working in a learning environment and have a great deal of longevity with our agency.

The Home Health Aide provides personal care to patients who are in need of this care in their homes. Home Health Aides consider the needs of the patient and the importance of maintaining their dignity and quality of life. The Home Health Aides provide care to patients from young adult to geriatric.

The Home Health Aides partner with our Home Health Registered Nurses to give the personal care that they need. Home Health and Hospice at HealthAlliance has competitive compensation and good Health Insurance at a competitive cost.

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, this position performs a variety of patient care activities to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients.

REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

The ability to read and speak clearly in English.

Ability to listen and give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Ability to consistently be responsible, compassionate, patient, emotionally stable, and cheerful with patients, caregivers and other professionals.

Ability to be tactful, honest, and respectful of patients and family members in private homes.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 6 months experience providing care as a certified home health aide in a home-based setting preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

Must possess valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle with insurance and valid safety inspection.

Certification as a Home Health Aide required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are:

Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.