Cantonese or Mandarin-Speaking CNA with $2000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible
Cantonese or Mandarin-Speaking CNA with $2000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible
Recently named by The Boston Globe as one of The Top Places to Work in Massachusetts, our community-based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a Cantonese or Mandarin-speaking Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join its expanding Home Care Aide team. Full time position requires weekend availability. Travel is required, CNA must have access to reliable transportation as care is provided in patients private homes and residential facilities in Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest. This position is eligible for a $2000 sign-on Bonus.
Job Responsibilities:
Our CNAs are an integral part of an interdisciplinary hospice team responsible for providing comprehensive, consistent and quality care for patients at the end of life. Care to include assistance with daily hygiene, ambulation, exercise, toileting, nutritional support, dressing changes and other activities as designated by the hospice nurse. Care is provided in patients private homes and residential facilities in Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest, therefore travel is required.
Education, Skills and Experience:
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Massachusetts with a minimum of 75 hours of clinical study, including classroom training and a minimum of 16 hours supervised practical training
Cantonese or Mandarin-Speaker
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Clear communication
Contribute as part of a collaborative team
Strong interpersonal skills
Hospice, Palliative or Oncology experience is a plus
Good Shepherd Benefits:
Competitive salary
Four weeks paid time off in first year
12 paid holidays
Health and dental insurance, coverage begins as of your start date
Life insurance
Mileage and travel time reimbursement between patients
403(b) with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Short and Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates
Industry:
Healthcare
Employment Type:
Full Time
Job Functions:
Healthcare Provider
About Us:
Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and values diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide.