Job Title:Home Care Hospice Aide
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Department: Home Care
Reports to: Home Care Clinical Manager
More than a job. Live your purpose.
You can make a difference every day as part of Angela Hospice’s exceptional team. Angela Hospice was founded 35 years ago, rooted on values of respect, dignity, and compassion – and that caring vision extends not only to the patients and families we care for, but to our team members, colleagues, and the community.
We’re looking for Home Care Hospice Aide's who shares this vision.
YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Connect.
Provide caring services to patients in the comfort of their own homes
Assist in bringing a sense of calm and comfort as you welcome patients and families into the caring embrace of Angela Hospice
Empower patients as you assist with their exercise and functional mobility as instructed by the Registered Nurse
Make use of your knowledge of the necessary equipment to create outcomes while you perform personal care
Help make a difference in patients’ lives by providing compassion and kindness while talking and listening during bedtime visits
Empower.
Help patients feel comfortable and secure while administering personal hygiene, comfort measures and health care procedures
Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients and family members and ensure that all care is provided with respect for patient rights
Educate patient caregivers on proper body mechanics when moving and lifting, show proper ways to use medical equipment, and guide and assist with simple wound care and wound prevention
Protect the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of the patients and families in all interactions
Collaborate.
Effectively communicate with patients, families, and other members of the Angela Hospice team
Assess and report changes in patient condition to the primary care nurse
Give the patient’s primary caregiver a break by providing short-term respite care
Complete and stay updated on all necessary documentation, education, training, and follow the Angela Hospice Home Care, Inc., policies and procedures
Succeed by being consistent, dependable and punctual on a daily basis
Grow.
Engage and learn from peers and colleagues within the interdisciplinary team
Embrace opportunities provided to expand your knowledge and expertise
WHAT YOU BRING
Previous experience required, 1 year preferred
Current license in the State of Michigan required
Hospice experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- CNA: 1 year (Preferred)
- hospice: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- State of Michigan certification for nursing assistant (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations