Hospice Aide Homemaker
About The Position
Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work. Optimal Care Hospice Aides are vital members of the interdisciplinary hospice team, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate care that promotes comfort, safety, and dignity for patients.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training (Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training)
- Must hold current certification as a nurse aide and be in good standing on the state nurse aide registry
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively
- Current and valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
- Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill in the home or facility
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED
- 1-year experience as a Hospice Aide, Home Health Aide, or Certified Nursing Assistant
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal care, including bathing, skincare, toileting, and oral hygiene
- Support safe mobility and transfers using Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, gait belts, and assistive devices
- Provide companionship and emotional support to patients and caregivers
- Assist with light household tasks such as meal prep, cleaning, and grocery shopping
- Observe, document, and report patient care and changes in condition
- Maintain professional boundaries while delivering care in facilities and patient homes
Benefits
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Mentorship Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cutting Edge Technology
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
