Hospice Aide

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Hospice Aide providing personal care and homemaker services for patients in Greater Boston Area. Assisting with hygiene, mobility, and documentation while ensuring a safe environment.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeGreater Boston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $28 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist patients with appropriate techniques to maintain personal hygiene and grooming
Assist patients in the use of toilet facilities, including bed pans
Provide skin care with observation for pressure areas and sores and knowledge of preventive measures
Assist patients in and out of bed using safe transfer techniques
Assist patients with walking, including the use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs
Assist with cuing of self-administered medications
Assist with meal preparation and feeding
Observe, report, and document patient status and care provided
Take and record of vital signs
Practice basic infection control procedures
Document status of patient functioning and changes in patient status
Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment in the patient’s home
Recognize emergencies and contacting emergency personnel and supervisor when necessary
Understand the physical, developmental and emotional needs of the populations served
Treat the patient and his/her property with respect

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid MA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification OR Home Health Aide (HHA) certificate required

Benefits

Comp & perks

A highly competitive pay rate & benefits package
Generous PTO
403(b)
Tuition

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Hard Skills & Tools

Personal Hygiene AssistanceSafe Transfer TechniquesMedication CueingMeal PreparationVital Sign Recording

Soft Skills

Respect for Patient PropertyEmergency RecognitionCommunication with Patients

Certifications

MA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Home Health Aide (HHA) Certificate