Hospice HHA - Full Time

Luminos Hospice • Overland Park, KS

3d

About The Position

A Luminos Hospice aide supports patients and their families in a hospice setting, helping deliver compassionate end-of-life care. The role assists with activities of daily living and mobility while preserving patients’ comfort and dignity; monitors vital signs; communicates with the interdisciplinary care team; and documents care accurately. The aide also offers emotional and spiritual support, follows infection-control procedures, and participates in continuing education to support Luminos Hospice’s holistic, patient-centered approach.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday. A high school diploma is preferred. Candidates must have a driver’s license, CPR certification, and a state-approved Home Health Aide certification. They must also have reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Requirements

• Driver’s license.
• CPR certification.
• State-approved Home Health Aide certification.
• At least one year of experience as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility, or completion of a Home Health Aide program.
• Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational habits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma (preferred).
• Hospice experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, and incontinence care.
• Help patients transfer between beds and chairs, ambulate, and perform exercises prescribed by the hospice care team.
• Monitor and report vital signs and changes in patients’ physical or emotional condition.
• Support patient comfort through positioning and assistance with pain and symptom management under the care team’s guidance.
• Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care and report observations and activities to the hospice care team.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the interdisciplinary hospice team; communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Provide sensitive, compassionate support during the end-of-life process and assist with post-mortem care as needed.
• Follow infection-control procedures and hygiene and cleanliness standards to protect patients and caregivers.
• Participate in ongoing training and education, and maintain certification and licensure requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and pet plans available.
• Disability plans available.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• HSA and FSA plans.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 160 hours of PTO annually.
• Nine paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED