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Hospice Aide
Beth Israel Lahey Health. Provide compassionate personal care and homemaker services for patients when appropriate .
Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $28 per hourWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing compassionate personal care and homemaker services, including assistance with personal hygiene, mobility, and medication management. Proficient in maintaining a safe environment and documenting patient care while adhering to infection control procedures.
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CNA CertificationHHA CertificateVital Signs MonitoringInfection Control ProceduresPatient Care Documentation
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Hard Skills
Personal Care AssistanceMobility AssistanceMedication Administration SupportMeal PreparationVital Signs RecordingInfection ControlSafe Transfer TechniquesGait Belt UsageMechanical Lifting EquipmentPatient Status Observation
Soft Skills
Compassionate CareRespect for PatientsEmergency RecognitionCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
MA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Home Health Aide (HHA) Certificate
Industry Keywords
Patient CareHome HealthHospice CarePersonal HygieneSafe Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide compassionate personal care and homemaker services for patients when appropriate
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment as directed by the IDT plan of care
- Assist patients with personal hygiene and grooming, including bathing and mouth, skin, nail and hair care
- Assist patients with toilet facilities, including bed pans
- Provide skin care and observe pressure areas and sores
- Assist patients in and out of bed using safe transfer techniques and applicable lifting equipment
- Assist patients with walking using walkers, canes and wheelchairs when applicable
- Assist with cuing of self-administered medications
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding when required
- Observe, report, and document patient status and care provided
- Take and record vital signs as directed
- Practice basic infection control procedures
- Document patient functioning and changes in status for the hospice nurse case manager
- Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment in the patient’s home
- Recognize emergencies and contact emergency personnel and supervisor when necessary
- Understand the physical, developmental and emotional needs of the populations served
- Treat the patient and their property with respect
Requirements
What you’ll need- Valid MA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification OR Home Health Aide (HHA) certificate required
- Staff must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment
- Appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency for use of gait belts and mechanical lifting equipment, when applicable
- Appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency for taking and recording vital signs, when applicable
Benefits
Comp & perks- A highly competitive pay rate & benefits package
- Generous PTO
- 403(b)
- Tuition
- A reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources
- A highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient care