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 full-time, part-time or Per Diem CNA to join its expanding Home Care Aide team. We provide flexible scheduling for this position and a $2000 sign-on bonus for full-time candidates.

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.

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:

For Per Diem:

• Mileage and travel time reimbursement between patients
• 403(b) with company match
• Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition

For Full Time: 

• 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 Term Disability 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Industry:

Healthcare 

Employment Type:

Full Time / Part-Time / Per-Diem

Job Functions:

Healthcare Provider 

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. Please note that Good Shepherd Community Care requires vaccination for Covid-19 as a condition of employment. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and values 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.