Home Health Aide- Hospice

Home Health Aid - Hospice Baystate Health Careers Department: Hospice Home Health Office is located at 30 Capital Dr Ste A, West Springfield, Massachusetts Location: On the Road (Ludlow, Belchertown, Wilbraham, Ware, surrounding towns) Job Type: Part-Time Shift: Days Make an Impact with Baystate Health Baystate Health is seeking a Home Health Aide (HHA) to join our Hospice Team. Our Hospice Team provides compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care to patients and their families in the home and community setting. Working closely with registered nurses, physicians, interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and families, our Home Health Aides provide personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, emotional support, and comfort-focused care that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life. The Home Health Aide role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families during the end-of-life journey while providing compassionate, hands-on care and support. This role allows you to build meaningful connections with patients, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and help ensure patients feel safe, comfortable, respected, and supported throughout their hospice experience. The Home Health Aid (HHA) Will: - Provide compassionate, patient-centered personal care to hospice patients in their homes and community settings, promoting comfort, dignity, and quality of life. - Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene, while respecting individual preferences and maintaining privacy. - Assist with safe mobility, transfers, positioning, and ambulation to promote patient safety, comfort, and independence. - Observe and report changes in patients’ physical condition, behavior, comfort level, or overall well-being to the supervising Registered Nurse (RN) promptly. - Provide emotional support, companionship, and reassurance to patients and families while demonstrating empathy, sensitivity, and respect during end-of-life care. - Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable patient environment, including basic personal care tasks and light housekeeping related to patient care. - Follow individualized care plans, infection prevention protocols, safety procedures, and hospice policies while working under the direction and supervision of the appropriate clinical team member. - Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team by communicating patient needs, documenting care provided, and supporting a coordinated approach to schedule details. Schedule Details - Job Type: Part-Time - Shift: Days - Hours: 24 - Schedule: 8a-4:30p - Weekend Requirement: Every 8th Weekend

Benefits

That Support You At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization. Depending on eligibility, benefits may include: - Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans. - Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities. - Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities. - Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts. - Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match. - Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees. - Additional Benefits: Mileage Reimbursement- 72.5 cents per mile About Baystate Health Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system