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Hospice Care SpecialistAre you a caregiver who believes that every individual deserves to live with the utmost comfort, peace, and dignity? We are looking for extraordinary Home Health Aides who possess a deep desire and experience to support and care for people and their loved ones who are receiving hospice services.Join our team as a Hospice Care Specialist, where your compassion and presence will become the cornerstone of a family’s peace of mind and comfort. Are you looking for a home care job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? That’s where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care of Indianapolis (“BrightStar Care”) employees uphold A Higher Standard.What We Offer:At BrightStar Care, we value each of our employees and care about their well-being. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:Exclusive Employee Discount and Gift ProgramsZayZoon (Daily pay option available)Vitable (Health insurance)Weekly pay with direct depositPRN options availableConnect team (HIPAA-compliant communication platform)Home Health or Facility shifts availableEnterprise Champion for Quality awardee 14 YEARS RUNNING!Mobile shift access, time tracking, and care notesFlexible scheduleHomeCare Pulse Employer of ChoiceOver 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited!Key Responsibilities:Compassionate Comfort Care: Provide specialized personal care that prioritizes client comfort, including repositioning pressure relief and maintaining meticulous skin integrity.Family-Centered Support: Offer a calming, empathetic presence to loved ones; provide emotional support and clear communication to help family members navigate the care process.Gentle Personal Care: Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and oral hygiene with the specialized gentleness and respect required for hospice clients.Pain & Symptom Observation: Monitor the client closely for signs of discomfort, restlessness, or changes in breathing, and immediately report findings to the Director of Nursing and the hospice team.Post-Mortem Care: Provide respectful and dignified post-mortem care in accordance with the family’s wishes and the agency’s clinical standards.Environmental Tranquility: Maintain a quiet, clean, and organized bedside environment to promote a sense of peace for the client and a welcoming space for visitors.Nutrition & Hydration: Provide specialized assistance with intake, offering small sips or bites as tolerated and managing mouth care to ensure continuous comfort.Care Plan Adherence: Follow the personalized Plan of Care strictly, ensuring all comfort measures are implemented consistently.Detailed Documentation: Maintain thorough and accurate records of care provided, vitals (as required), and any emotional or physical changes.Requirements:Current unrestricted HHA/CNA license in the state of Indiana.Certified CPR/BLS and negative 2-step TB skin test, quantiferon or chest x-ray.Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience; direct experience in hospice or palliative care is highly preferred.Exceptional emotional intelligence, empathy, and professional composure.Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance and reliable transportation.Physical Ability: Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull. Must be able to safely lift and transfer up to 50 pounds.
Worksite address
carmel, IN, 46032, US
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