Hospice Aide Homemaker

Optimal Care • Saline, MI

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Optimal Care is a clinician owned and operated company, the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. They focus on personalized patient and family care, utilizing an integrated care delivery model with technology, innovation, and best practices to achieve value-based outcomes in managing chronic disease, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care. Their mission is to Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. As a Hospice Aide/Homemaker, you will make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families during life's most meaningful moments by providing compassionate, hands-on care that enhances comfort, dignity, and quality of life for terminally ill patients in their homes and care facilities. This rewarding position is perfect for a caring professional who finds purpose in providing personal care with empathy and respect, working as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team under the guidance of registered nurses to deliver individualized care that truly matters.

Requirements

• Completion of minimum 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training (including at least 16 hours of classroom instruction before practical training)
• Must hold current certification as a nurse aide and be in good standing on the state nurse aide registry
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a hospice aide, home health aide, or certified nursing assistant
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned service area
• Understanding of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
• Comfort providing specialized care to terminally ill patients
• Empathy and compassion for individuals who are ill, frail, or impaired
• Self-directed with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Calm, empathetic demeanor in emotionally sensitive situations
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle schedule changes and varying patient needs
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Respectful approach to patient dignity and privacy
• Compassionate caregiver who finds deep fulfillment in providing comfort during life's most challenging times
• Comfortable with the physical demands of caregiving and confident using proper techniques to ensure safety
• Observant, noticing changes in patients and communicating them promptly to the nursing team
• Respects the sacred nature of end-of-life care and approaches each patient and family with dignity, cultural sensitivity, and genuine warmth
• Reliable, punctual, and professional

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral hygiene
• Help with safe transfers, ambulation, and positioning to ensure patient comfort and safety
• Support patients with toileting and elimination needs while maintaining dignity
• Monitor and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
• Assist with meal preparation and help patients with eating and fluid intake
• Ensure patients receive adequate nutrition according to their care plan
• Provide skin care and comfort measures
• Perform hair care and nail care as needed
• Use proper body mechanics and safe transfer techniques with assistive devices
• Operate equipment safely including Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, and gait belts
• Follow fall precautions and respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Maintain a safe, clean environment in accordance with care standards
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the supervising RN within 24 hours
• Document services provided and pertinent findings during each visit
• Verify assignments, review care plans, and confirm visit times with patients and facilities
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and team members
• Follow the individualized Hospice Aide Care Plan for each patient
• Collaborate with RNs, social workers, chaplains, and other team members
• Attend meetings and participate in ongoing training
• Adapt flexibly to assignment changes and varying care environments

Benefits

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Vehicle Program
• Mentorship Culture
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cutting Edge Technology

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed