Certified Nurse Aide Jobs in Massachusetts

EXPERIENCED CNAs & HHAs – FLEXIBLE 2, 4, 6, 8 & 12-HOUR CARE ASSIGNMENTS

Family First Caregivers, LLC
Private-Pay, Non-Medical Home Care Agency
Office Locations: Mashpee & Marstons Mills, Massachusetts

COMPENSATION

Certified Home Health Aides (HHA): $18.00–$23.00 per hour
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA): $20.00–$28.00 per hour

Actual starting rate within the posted range is based on certification, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, availability, assignment requirements and other lawful job-related factors.

Employment Type: Part-Time / Per Diem
Flexible Scheduling: 2, 4, 6, 8 & 12-hour care assignments available
Availability: Every other weekend and some holiday availability required based on client and scheduling needs.

Assignment length and available hours vary based on current client needs, location and caregiver availability.

COME WORK WHERE CARING REALLY MEANS SOMETHING

At Family First Caregivers, caregiving is more than completing a list of tasks.

We are a Massachusetts-based private-pay, non-medical home care agency providing compassionate in-home support that helps older adults and other individuals remain safe, comfortable and engaged in their own homes.

Our philosophy is simple:

We care. We listen. We pay attention. We treat our clients and their families the way we would want our own family treated.

We are currently seeking experienced Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and certified Home Health Aides (HHAs) who share those values.

If you are an excellent "people person," have strong caregiving skills, notice the little things and genuinely enjoy caring for older adults, we would love to meet you.

Skills matter at Family First Caregivers — but heart matters too.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Family First Caregivers has care opportunities throughout Cape Cod, the South Coast and surrounding Massachusetts communities, including:

Cape Cod & Upper Cape

Mashpee Falmouth Sandwich Bourne Barnstable Dennis/Yarmouth Harwich

South Coast & Surrounding Areas

Wareham New Bedford Fairhaven Fall River Dartmouth Westport Middleborough

Applicants may indicate their preferred service areas and availability during the hiring process. Assignments are based on current client needs, caregiver qualifications, location and availability.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking caregivers who combine excellent caregiving skills with compassion, professionalism and reliability.

Successful Family First caregivers are:

• Compassionate, patient and respectful
• Dependable, punctual and professional
• Excellent communicators and genuine "people persons"
• Experienced working with older adults
• Experienced with dementia, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory impairment
• Attentive to detail and able to recognize changes in a client's condition, behavior or needs
• Able to follow individualized care plans and instructions
• Comfortable working independently in a client's home
• Respectful of client dignity, privacy and personal preferences
• Able to maintain appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Comfortable communicating with clients, families and members of the care team
• Able to promptly report concerns or changes to Family First Caregivers management
• Passionate about providing quality care rather than simply completing a shift

We want caregivers who understand that sometimes the little things make the biggest difference — listening, being patient, remembering what makes someone smile and making a client feel safe, respected and valued.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must:

• Hold a current CNA certification or recognized HHA certification, as applicable to the position
• Have relevant caregiving and/or home-care experience
• Have experience caring for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's disease and/or other memory impairments
• Be able to provide professional references
• Have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to accepted client assignments
• Be dependable and able to report for accepted assignments as scheduled
• Have every-other-weekend and some holiday availability based on scheduling needs
• Communicate effectively with clients, families and the Family First Caregivers team
• Successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening and background-check requirements, including CORI where permitted and required by law
• Successfully complete verification of applicable credentials and professional references

Employment offers may be contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable screening and verification requirements consistent with federal and Massachusetts law.

TYPICAL CAREGIVER RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities are determined by each client's individualized non-medical home care plan and may include:

• Companionship and meaningful engagement
• Assistance with activities of daily living
• Bathing, dressing and grooming assistance
• Toileting and incontinence care
• Meal preparation
• Hydration and nutrition reminders
• Medication reminders within the caregiver's permitted role
• Mobility and transfer assistance
• Fall-prevention and safety monitoring
• Dementia and memory-care support
• Light housekeeping related to the client's care
• Transportation, errands and appointments when assigned
• Observation and reporting of changes or concerns
• Communication with families and the Family First Caregivers care team
• Providing reassurance, patience and emotional support

Caregivers are expected to perform only those services appropriate to their role, training, credentials and assigned care plan.

FLEXIBLE ASSIGNMENTS

We understand that caregivers have different scheduling needs.

Depending on current client needs, Family First Caregivers offers:

2-Hour Assignments
4-Hour Assignments
6-Hour Assignments
8-Hour Assignments
12-Hour Assignments

This flexibility can provide opportunities for caregivers seeking additional hours, part-time schedules or longer shifts.

Assignment availability is not guaranteed and varies according to client needs, location, caregiver qualifications and scheduling requirements.

COMPENSATION & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Certified HHA: $18.00–$23.00/hour

CNA: $20.00–$28.00/hour

Family First Caregivers employees may also be eligible for or have access to benefits and programs including:

• Mileage reimbursement for qualifying work-related travel
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Massachusetts earned sick time
• Paychex Flex employee access
• Aflac supplemental benefit options
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Access to medical/health insurance options
• Training and continuing education
• Educational and certification opportunities
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within Family First Caregivers

Eligibility, waiting periods, employee contributions and other terms may vary by benefit or program and are governed by applicable plan documents and company policies.

WHY FAMILY FIRST?

Our clients invite us into their homes during some of the most important and vulnerable periods of their lives. We consider that a privilege and a responsibility.

We want caregivers who:

NOTICE. LISTEN. COMMUNICATE. SHOW UP. CARE.

A caregiver may be the person a client looks forward to seeing that day.

A reassuring conversation, patience during a difficult moment, noticing a change, sharing a laugh or simply taking the time to listen can make an enormous difference.

That's the kind of care Family First Caregivers stands for.

If you're an experienced CNA or HHA who believes caregiving should be delivered with skill, dignity, compassion and heart, we encourage you to apply.

Come be part of a team where caring really does come first.

APPLY TODAY

Applicants may apply through MassHire JobQuest or contact the Family First Caregivers HR team directly for employment inquiries.

Email: hr@family1stcaregivers.org

Phone: 774-871-0074

Office Locations:
Mashpee, Massachusetts
Marstons Mills, Massachusetts

Family First Caregivers, LLC
Private-Pay, Non-Medical Home Care Agency

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Family First Caregivers, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, Massachusetts or local law.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and for other legally protected accommodation needs in accordance with applicable law.

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Experience working with Dementia/ALZ memory impaired clients

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person