HHA, Home Care

Mass General Brigham Home Care provides non-acute, medically necessary skilled care in the home to help "homebound" patients recover from illness or injury and manage exacerbations of chronic disease. Services include skilled nursing care (IV drug administration, injections, tube feeding, wound care, care plan education), physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, medical social services, and as needed medical supplies.

Perform paraprofessional home health aide services by following a written plan of care. Work is performed under the supervision of a primary nurse or therapist. HHA will provide personal care and related activities of daily living services for patients in their homes, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. Reports and documentation will be prepared, and regulatory and agency guidelines will be followed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Massachusetts Home Care Aide Certification required
• Must pass the Massachusetts Council Home Care Aide exam
• One year of home health aide experience preferred
• Must successfully pass five clinical training modules
• High school diploma or GED required
• Computer experience or demonstrated aptitude to learn
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing to meet communication and documentation requirements
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required to interact with a diverse population
• Ability to adapt to changing situations required
• Must be organized and be able to independently and reliably follow specific instructions

Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.