Job Description
Recently named by The Boston Globe as one of The Top Places to Work in Massachusetts, our community-based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a Russian-speaking Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join its expanding Home Care Aide team. Travel is required, Candidates must have access to reliable transportation as care is provided in patients private homes and residential facilities in Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest. This position is eligible for a $2000 sign-on Bonus.
Job Responsibilities:
Our CNAs are an integral part of an interdisciplinary hospice team responsible for providing comprehensive, consistent and quality care for patients at the end of life. Care to include assistance with daily hygiene, ambulation, exercise, toileting, nutritional support, dressing changes and other activities as designated by the hospice nurse. Care is provided in patients private homes and residential facilities in Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest, therefore travel is required.
Schedule and Weekly Hours:
Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. A full-time position requires weekend availability.
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 of supervised practical training.
Russian-Speaker
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
Good Shepherd Benefits:
Competitive salary
Four weeks paid time off in the first year, to increase with tenure
12 paid holidays
Health, dental, and vision insurance: coverage begins as of your start date
Life insurance
403(b) with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Short and Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates
Pay Range:
$20.13 - $21.26: 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 starting 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.
Good Shepherd Community Care does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, marital status, pregnancy, religion or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services and activities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.13 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 403(b)
* Disability insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,