Hospice Aide- 5days/Week

Compassus•DeKalb, IL

1d•$17 - $24

About The Position

Compassus is seeking a Hospice Aide to provide comfort care to patients so they can remain at home with their loved ones. The aide works as part of the hospice team to address each patient’s unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and help patients approach their final days with joy, peace, and dignity. The role focuses on enhancing patients’ quality of life every day. The position is listed as five days per week. Compassus describes a supportive, family-focused culture and offers onboarding, career-development opportunities, and a range of benefits. Requirements vary by state.

Requirements

Current CPR certification is required.
A Certified Nursing Assistant credential is highly preferred.
In states where licensure is not required (AL, CT, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MA, ME, MI, MS, MT, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV), applicants must either be a licensed/certified aide or have completed a state-approved nurse aide training program and have been continuously employed in that capacity for the previous 24 months.
State-specific aide credentials or qualifications apply in Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant credential.

Responsibilities

Provide comfort care to patients, enabling them to remain at home with their loved ones.
Work as a member of the hospice team to meet each patient’s unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Help patients approach their final days with joy, peace, and dignity.
Enhance the quality of patients’ lives every day.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive onboarding
Health, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and full-time positions
Wellness reimbursements for physicals and gym memberships
Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans, with company contributions to the HSA
Paid time off that increases with tenure
401(k) with company matching contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid parental leave with tenure for birth, adoption, and foster parents
Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, and accident insurance
Employee Assistance program
Local and national award programs
Referral bonus program
Mileage reimbursement
Corporate discount program with access to more than 300,000 businesses
Company assistance program supporting teammates in times of need
Career development, including leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development
Recognition programs
Flexible time off
Wellness programs