We are hiring a Hospice Aide to join our dynamic care team at Hospice Services of Massachusetts!

This position is located in the Cape area, covering Wareham, Rockland, Braintree, Weymouth, Hanover, and other areas.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As a member of our hospice team, you carry out duties assigned by the case manager to increase patient comfort, to maintain good personal hygiene, and a safe environment for the patients.

Education and Experience:

• Pass the Home Health Aide competency exam.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the written home health aide plan of care as prepared by the RN Case Manager.
• Promptly reports changes in the patient’s condition to the RN Case Manager.
• Assists the patient with all aspects of personal care, ambulation and positioning as required.
• Prepares meals and assists with feeding as required.
• Performs household services which are necessary for the health and safety of the patient and family.
• Provides assistance with bedpans and urinals as needed.
• Provides guidance to the caregiver regarding personal care of the patient.
• Attends and participates in weekly team meetings, AM report, inservices, and agency meetings and other related activities when appropriate.
• Understands and adheres to Hospice Services of Massachusetts’s policies and procedures.
• Follows the guidelines for universal precautions when providing patient care.
• Maintains records of services performed and of apparent condition of patient, using documentation guidelines and standards set forth by Hospice Services of Massachusetts.
• Submits legible and accurate documentation of all services provided in a timely manner in accordance with home health aide documentation requirements.
• Accept other assignments as appropriate.

Specific Requirements:

• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Must be able to physically perform personal care on clients.
• Must be able to handle confidential patient information and medical records.
• Must have reliable transportation and a driver’s license.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Hospice Services of Massachusetts is managed by Athena Health Care Systems. Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Benefits Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.