Hospice Companion

Care360 Hospice•Hilliard, OH

7d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Companion role is focused on providing companionship and emotional support to patients and their families during life's final chapter. This involves engaging in conversation, reading, music, or games, and offering comfort, dignity, and respect. The companion will also assist with light, non-medical comfort measures, observe and report changes in the patient's condition, support family caregivers, perform light housekeeping related to the patient's environment, encourage meaningful activities, document visits, and communicate with the hospice team. A key aspect of this role is treating all individuals with dignity, compassion, and cultural sensitivity, while maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA and hospice policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.
Ability to remain calm and supportive in sensitive situations.
Enjoy working with Senior Citizens, Positive Attitude, Professional, Responsible & Dependable
Must be willing to TRAVEL
Valid Driver's License and Auto insurance Coverage with reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospice, caregiving, senior care, healthcare, or customer service is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide companionship through conversation, reading, music, games, or simply being present.
Offer emotional support to patients and their families with empathy, patience, and respect, committed to providing comfort, dignity, and companionship during life's final chapter.
Assist with light, non-medical comfort measures such as repositioning (if trained), offering blankets, and creating a calm environment.
Observe and report changes in the patient's emotional or physical condition to the hospice nurse or care team.
Support family caregivers by providing respite companionship when appropriate.
Assist with light housekeeping related to the patient's immediate environment, such as tidying the room, washing dishes, or changing bed linens when needed.
Encourage meaningful activities that align with the patient's interests, abilities, and preferences.
Document visits and communicate appropriately with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
Treat all patients and families with dignity, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.
Must be able to provide genuine compassion for individuals facing serious illness and have respect for diverse cultural and spiritual beliefs.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and hospice policies.
All other duties as assigned