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Job description
Hospice AideAs a hospice aide, you will provide compassionate, hands-on care that helps patients remain comfortable and maintain dignity throughout their end-of-life journey. You will:Assist with personal care, mobility and activities of daily livingSupport nutrition, including simple meal preparation and feedingProvide light homemaking support related to the patient's careHelp patients maintain independence and participate in activities meaningful to themObserve and report changes in a patient's condition to the registered nurseWorking alongside your team, you will give your best each day in service of our core commitment: Delivering compassionate, personalized care with heartfelt empathy, honoring the wishes of each patient who entrusts VITAS with their end-of-life journey.You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients wherever they call home, whether that means a private residence or an assisted living/skilled nursing facility. You will travel within your assigned service area and provide care under the supervision of a registered nurse as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team.Approved hospice aide, home health aide or nurse aide training and competencyAbility to travel as required by the roleOne year of direct patient care experience preferredCertification requirements vary by state:AL: CNACA: CHHACT: Homemaker-Home Health AideDC, DE, FL, GA, PA, TX, VA, WI: CNA, HHA or HAIL: HHA or NAKS, MO: Home Health AideOH: State Tested Nurse AideNJ: Homemaker-Home Health AideWe are VITAS Healthcare, the nation's leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization:Kickstarts careers in caringPromotes from withinProvides an award-winning, nationally recognized best-in-class employee experienceSupported by industry-leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients' lives.
Worksite address
skokie, IL, 60077, US
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