Hospice Aide

Elara Caring • Sallisaw, OK

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About The Position

At Elara Caring, the Hospice Aide provides compassionate, hands-on personal care to patients in their homes under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role supports patients with daily activities, follows individualized care plans, monitors and reports changes in condition, and helps maintain a safe and comfortable home environment. The aide also records vital signs, provides medication reminders, responds appropriately to emergencies, follows safety and infection-control guidelines, maintains accurate documentation, protects patient privacy, and participates in required training.

Requirements

• Current state certificate as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Aide.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other daily activities.
• Take and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
• Help patients safely walk, transfer, and use mobility equipment.
• Follow each patient's individualized care plan.
• Monitor and report changes in a patient's condition to the care team.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment.
• Remind patients to take medications as directed.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and follow safety and infection-control guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation, protect patient privacy, and participate in required training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement.
• Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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