Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Central Indiana Talent Pool
About The Position
Optimal Care is building a talent pipeline of compassionate CNAs and STNAs for future Hospice Aide opportunities serving Central Indiana. Hospice Aides provide hands-on, end-of-life care that supports patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life in homes and care facilities. As a Hospice Aide/Homemaker, you provide personal care and other practical support to help patients maintain their quality of life while remaining at home or in a care facility. You help patients and families feel supported, develop trusting relationships, and work closely with nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to address each patient’s needs. The role involves daily travel throughout the service area. The listed office location is 600 E Carmel Dr, Suite 144, Carmel, IN 46032. The service area includes Marion, Hamilton, Madison, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks, Boone, and Clinton counties. The posting describes full-time, part-time, and per-diem schedules, each with a weekend on-call rotation. Pay range: $18–$20 USD. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment process. Optimal Care describes itself as a clinician-owned and operated provider of physician services, home health, and hospice, with a mission to serve together, provide value, and deliver exceptional quality care.
Requirements
- Complete at least 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training.
- Complete 16 hours of classroom training before the required 16 hours of practical training.
- Hold current nurse aide certification and be in good standing on the state nurse aide registry.
- Have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage.
- Be able to read and write in English and effectively follow written and verbal instructions in English.
- Understand hospice philosophy and be comfortable providing specialized care to terminally ill patients in a home or facility.
- Be self-directing and able to work with little direct supervision.
- Be secure with issues of death and dying.
- Maintain a calm manner in a patient’s home.
- Have empathy for the needs of ill, injured, frail, and impaired people.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Hospice Aide, Home Health Aide, or Certified Nursing Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on end-of-life care that supports patients’ comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
- Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral hygiene.
- Assist with meal preparation and mobility.
- Provide care in patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes throughout the service area.
- Build trusting relationships with patients and families and provide reassurance while preserving patient dignity.
- Work closely with nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to support each patient’s needs.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement.
- At least three weeks of paid time off for full-time employees.
- Part-time and per-diem employees accrue paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- HSA and FSA options, including dependent care.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Pet insurance.
- ID and fraud protection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
