Nurse Assistant
Southcoast Health System$19.56–$27.07/hr2 openings in Wareham, MAPer diemAdded 2d agoStill open, checked every nightOpen in 1 location
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Massachusetts
2 open- $19.56–$27.07/hr
Wareham, MA (opens on this page)
Regular Per Diem · Added 2d ago
- $19.56–$27.07/hr
Wareham, MA (opens on this page)
Regular Per Diem · Added 1w ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $19.56–$27.07 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $22.31 an hour, the middle half $21–$23.39, across 304 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $22.44 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Tobey Hospital in Wareham reported 14 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 705,511 hours worked: 4.0 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
What Massachusetts requires of a certified nursing assistant
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) on the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Nurse Aide Registry.
- Training: at least 75 hours.
- Exam: Nurse aide competency evaluation given by D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster), approved by DPH.
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About the job
Overview
Community Focused. Care Driven.
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.
Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!
We are searching for a talented Nurse Assistant
Hours: Per Diem
Shift: Flexible shifts & hours with weekend and holiday rotation; 7:00am - 7:30pm and 7:15pm - 07:15am
Location: Tobey Hospital – Wareham, MA
A career at Southcoast Health offers you
- A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off Package
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.
Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
Under general supervision of individually assigned Manager, Patient Care Services or Designee, perform a variety of duties including basic care including personal hygiene, mobility, nutritional support, maintaining of patient environment, providing assistance to licensed staff in carrying out other related duties, etc.
Qualifications
- Graduation from a Nursing Assistant Training Program is suggested.
- Equal to completion of four years of high school.
- Up to and including three months experience.
- Nursing Assistant Certification in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the equivalent.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
- Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.
Pay Range
USD $19.56 - USD $27.07 /Hr.
Rotation Schedule Requirement
48 hours within a six-week schedule period, includes 2 weekend shifts of minimum 8 hours; one major winter and one major summer holiday
From Southcoast Health System's job posting for Wareham, MA, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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