Upham's Community Care

HEALTH AIDE/CNA

Upham's Community Care  •  $28.05/hr  •  Jamaica Plain, MA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Job Location: 125 Amory St - Jamaica Plain, MA 02119
Salary Range: $16.00 - $28.05This position is per diem and will cover as needed in the department for vacations, leaves of absence, call-outs, evenings & weekends.
Pay Range:  The expected base pay for the position is $16-$28.05 per hour and may be increased based on other factors, such as language, certifications, etc.
We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled, and patient-focused Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA). The ideal candidate will provide specialized dementia care techniques to reduce confusion, prevent wandering, and improve the quality of life for participants with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias. Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, and feeding, provide safe mobility support and transfers using gait belts, wheelchairs, or mechanical lifts. Prepare nutritious meals, and perform light housekeeping to maintain a safe, clean environment.

QualificationsCNA or HHA certification required, with at least 3 years of dedicated experience in a memory care setting or a skilled nursing facility. The candidate should have patience, empathy, and ability to communicate effectively. The candidate should also have the ability to handle heavy physical demands, including lifting, bending, stooping, and transferring clients and a strong work ethic, dependability, and the ability to work independently.
Upham's Community Care

About Upham's Community Care

Upham’s Community Care offers medical, dental, vision, elder, and urgent care; WIC; home health care; and PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) to North Dorchester and its surrounding neighborhoods in Boston, Mass. This care is tailored to meet the cultural, financial, language, and access needs of our vibrant and diverse community.

Proudly serving our community since 1971.

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Are you a health care professional or interested in equity issues in health care? Our core values are compassion and respect for those in our care and for one another.

Visit our Careers page: uphamscornerhealthcenter.org/careers

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Boston health care partners include Boston Medical Center, Mass General Brigham, and Boston Children’s Hospital. UCC is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Dorchester, MA
Year Founded
1971
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