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Job description
Job Description:
Hebrew SeniorLife employees set the highest standard in our commitment to redefine the experience of aging. With compassion, resilience, and determination, we make a difference in the lives of patients, residents, their families, and the broad senior care community every day. And they in ours as well. These life-changing connections give our work meaning and fuel our desire to advance our potential. To be all that we can be. At Hebrew SeniorLife, that's uniquely possible. Because here we're supported to always keep growing. And as we do, so does our collective impact.
Our benefits include:
Excellent medical and dental benefits, available on your first day for positions over 24 hours/week
A 403b retirement plan open to all employees, including per diems
Generous paid time off
On-site health and wellness programming
Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
An employee recognition program
Provides personal care services to Hospice and Home Care patients as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the state's nurse practice act, Federal Regulations and any other regulations defining Massachusetts's Home Health Aide services. Assists with personal care activities including: Baths (tub, showers, bed, bath)
Mouth care, denture care, skin care, foot care
Grooming (shampoo, dry and comb hair; shave, ordinary care of nails)
Transferring (bed to chair, to wheelchair, to tub, to shower)
Dressing and undressing activities
Ambulation
Turning patient in bed and positioning for comfort
Assists with household tasks directly essential to the patient's health, including: Tidying bathroom after personal care assist
Changing soiled linens
Assisting in feeding patient if appropriate
Light housekeeping of patient's immediate environment
Changing linen, making bed
Assists the patient in self-administration of medication, i.e., reminding the patients to take their medications. Performs or assists patients to perform activities in accordance with the personal services care plan, such as change ostomy appliances, reinforce or change simple non-sterile dressings, measure intake or output, external catheter care, and any other tasks as taught and supervised by the RN and in adherence to state/federal regulations.
Completion of state recognized and federally compliant training program and/or competency evaluation Compliant with in-service regulations and requirements. Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with the Home Health patients and their families. Ability to meet Home Care conditions of employment regarding health clearance, and provision of references. Transports self to patient's home/facility, may be in multiple locations in a workday. Requires access to a reliable vehicle and a valid Massachusetts Drivers License.
Remote Type
On-site
Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Worksite address
brookline, MA, 02445, US
Who can apply
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