Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) is a 100+-year-old organization dedicated to providing seniors with the highest quality of life through an integrated network of health care, research, housing and teaching programs in the Greater Boston area.
It is the largest nonprofit provider of senior health care and housing in New England. Our mission is to honor our elders by respecting and promoting their independence, spiritual vigor, dignity and choice and by recognizing that they are a resource to be cherished. Our health-care network comprises Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, a long-term, sub-acute, and long-term medical acute care facility in Boston; three senior housing sites-Jack Satter House in Revere, Simon C. Fireman Community in Randolph, and Center Communities of Brookline; and Orchard Cove, a life-care community in Canton. The Institute for Aging Research in Boston, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, is one of the most prestigious aging research facilities in the country. HSL´s NewBridge on the Charles, our premier multigenerational continuing care retirement community in Dedham, consists of 256 independent living units, 50 assisted living units, 41 memory support assisted living units, and a 268-bed Health Care Center, which offers long-term and sub-acute care. Hebrew SeniorLife also offers services to the community, including Adult Day Health programs and outpatient clinics in audiology, exercise, memory disorders, osteoporosis screening, and rehabilitation.Center Communities of Brookline (CCB), has openings for Certified Home Health Aides (Per Diem) to work in our new private health care service. At the request of the family or patient, the Home Health Aide will be responsible for administering personal care and assistance with activities of daily living for patients in the home setting.Qualifications: - High School Diploma or equivalent. - A State Home Care Aide certificate obtained by completion of a Home Care Aide Training program and supervised practice. - Two years of experience as a Certified Nurse´s Aide and prior homecare experience is preferred. - Excellent documentation, interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to speak read and write in English. - Able to read assignments, directions, labels and measure vital signs, including; temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and weight. - Must have genuine interest and concern for all clients. - Must be flexible and able to tolerate change or changing demands. - Valid driver´s license and access to an automobile.Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) is an equal opportunity employer, and we offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package, as well as many opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you are motivated by new opportunities and seek a stimulating and rewarding career, we invite you to join our diverse team of talented professionals who are dedicated to helping seniors and their families. Everything we do flows from these tenets and are further inspired by the duty of tikkun olam-to heal the world.To learn more about Hebrew SeniorLife and our career opportunities, visit our Web site at www.hebrewseniorlife.org