Home Health Aide at Tides Hospice LLC – Greater Norwood/Canton, MA Area, Massachusetts

Join our compassionate team at Tides Hospice and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families. We are looking for dedicated Home Health Aides who are passionate about providing quality care in a supportive and respectful environment. We welcome you to become part of our caring community.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support

- Assist patients with medication reminders and basic health monitoring as directed

- Support emotional well-being and companionship for patients and their families

- Follow care plans and document patient progress accurately and timely

- Respond appropriately to emergencies or crises outside of a hospital setting

- Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients

We foster a supportive, inclusive culture that values growth, compassion, and teamwork. If you’re looking to make a real difference in people’s lives while advancing your career, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that truly cares.

Skills and Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED

- Graduate from an approved Home Health Aide training and competency course

- Meet state or federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements

- Ability to work independently and make quick, accurate judgments

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to adapt to different social, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds

- Prior experience as a nursing assistant preferred, with at least 2 years of experience

- Active patient contact within the past three years preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100 pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.

TRANSPORTATION

Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.