Full time CNA

Job DetailsJob Location: Main Office - Newton, MA 02459Salary Range: $25.00 - $27.00Full Time TRAVEL CNA

Named by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last four years, our community-based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a full-time CNA to join its expanding Home Care Aide team. 

This is a TRAVEL position. Reliable access to a car is required, as many patient locations are not easily accessible by public transportation. 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: 

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. 

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

Good Shepherd 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 
Short and Long Term Disability 
Employee Assistance Program
Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Pay Range:

$25 - $27/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. 

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.
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