Baystate Health

Home Health Aide

Baystate Health  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Home Health is looking for a full-time Home Health Aide to join the team!

This position provides support and assistance with personal care. Assists patient in functioning in their home setting and encourages independence when possible. Maintains safe, healthy environment for patients by completing assigned tasks on the Home Care Aide Plan of Care.

Schedule:

  • Full-time, day shift

  • 8:00am - 4:30pm

  • Weekend & holiday rotation

  • On the road - Hampden/Hampshire county ( mileage reimbursement)

HOME HEALTH DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Baystate Home Health and Hospice interdisciplinary care teams consist of experienced nurses, therapists, social workers, home health aides, spiritual and bereavement counselors, and volunteers. Care teams work together with both the patient and family, to ensure quality end of life care. All care is expressly tailored to meet each patients’ needs.

POSITION BENEFITS:

  • Mileage Reimbursement

  • Comprehensive benefits package with low cost medical/dental

  • Health insurance benefits kick in the 1st of the month after start date!

  • Competitive rates with a 20% weekend differential

  • Direct Deposit

  • Paid Time Off: Holiday, Sick, Vacation, Personal

HHA REQUIREMENTS:

  • Home Health Aide Certification

  • Valid Driver's License

  • HiSet/GED or High School Diploma

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) The Home Health Aide provides emotional and physical support to terminally ill individuals and their caregivers.

2) The Home Health Aide assists with all personal care duties in a caring and professional manner, encouraging patient independence within the patient's functional limitations.

3) The Home Health Aide assists the caregiver in teaching self care to the patient to maintain and promote the independence of individuals in a safe and healthy environment.

4) The Home Health Aide performs duties indicated in the patient care plan as outlined by clinical staff and demonstrates good judgment and skill and takes appropriate initiative to insure that patient care is of optimum quality.

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Home Health Aid - OtherOtherOther

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$17.01 - $19.55 - $22.81

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Baystate Health

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is the largest healthcare organization in western Massachusetts. The care we provide plays an essential role in health of the people in our communities. Our impact is felt from the patient bedside to the classroom to the workplace and beyond.

Our mission is to improve the health of the people in our communities every day, with quality and compassion. With a focus on quality, safety, value, and experience, Baystate is not only a keystone of our region – we are also a national leader in healthcare.

With a workforce of nearly 13,000 team members, Baystate Health is one of western Massachusetts’ strongest economic engines. With more than 980 beds on average across our five hospitals, we are working to make healthcare accessible to people in our region.

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and employees. It means we are more than just an organization–we are a community, where you belong.

You Belong At Baystate: BaystateHealthJobs.com

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Springfield, MA
Year Founded
1873
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