Home Patient Care Aide, Home Hospital

Site: Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc.

 

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Mass General Brigham’s Home Hospital program is redefining acute care by bringing hospital-level services directly into the home.

In this full-time, 36-hour-per-week role, you’ll work three 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM with an every 3rd weekend rotation), providing personal, hands-on care to patients recovering in the comfort of their own homes.

As a Home Health Aide (HHA) on our expanding team, you’ll make a meaningful impact while enjoying predictable scheduling and the ability to self-schedule 4–6 weeks in advance. This position is ideal for someone who values independence, compassion, and the opportunity to build genuine one-on-one relationships with patients.

The starting rate of pay is typically around $20.50/hr.
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Why This Role Could Be a Great Fit for You
•You enjoy meaningful, relationship-based work. Every visit matters, and you have the time to focus on one patient at a time.
•You prefer autonomy. This role allows you to work independently while still being supported by a collaborative clinical team.
•You like variety in your day. Each home, patient, and care need is different—your work stays interesting and fulfilling.
•You want to be part of an innovative care model. Home Hospital is a fast-growing, forward-thinking approach to acute care.
•You value predictable scheduling. With self-scheduling done 4–6 weeks in advance, you can plan for life outside of work.
•You’re motivated by purpose. You’ll have a direct impact on patients’ comfort, dignity, and ability to remain safely in their home environment.


We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $750 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

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Who You’ll Care For
As part of the Home Hospital team, you will support adult patients who are receiving hospital-level care at home. Our patient population is diverse and includes individuals experiencing:
• Acute, complex medical conditions
• Heart failure
• COPD exacerbations
• Pneumonia
• Cellulitis
• Dehydration
These patients may require close monitoring, mobility support, assistance with daily personal care, and compassionate presence as they stabilize and recover in the comfort of their own homes.

You will support patients across the North Region, including:
Beverly, Salem, Peabody, Lynn, Melrose, Medford, Somerville, Lexington,
and surrounding communities.

 

Job Summary

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll assist patients with daily personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, and other essential activities that promote independence, safety, and comfort. You will follow individualized care plans, document your support accurately, communicate clearly with families and clinical teammates, and report any concerns promptly.

Your day will include traveling between patient homes across the North Region. Assignments are sent the night before, giving you the chance to plan your route and prepare for the specific needs of each patient. Whether you’re providing a short 4-hour visit or a full 12-hour shift, you play an important part in helping patients heal at home.

 

Qualifications

• Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience may not be substituted for the education requirement.

Licenses & Certifications

• Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License preferred.

• Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) certification preferred.

Experience

• 1–2 years of clinical, hospital, or managed care office experience preferred, or

• 0–1 year of patient care experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of patient care practices including personal care, homemaking, and basic health care services.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Strong verbal and written communication skil