Hospice Aide
Care Initiatives · West Des Moines, IA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Join Care Initiatives Hospice as a Hospice Aide, where you'll provide comprehensive care that truly matters. Our Hospice Aides go above and beyond by meeting patients and families where they feel most comfortable, ensuring tailored care that meets their unique needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
- Deliver emotional support and provide companionship while fostering a positive and engaging environment.
- Interact and communicate with residents, families, as well as the healthcare team.
- Encourage and facilitate resident recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance health and daily routines.
- Adhere to infection control protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for safety.
Qualifications
- Experience working as a Hospice Aide, Home Health Aide, and/or Certified Nursing Assistant during the previous 24 months, preferred.
- Hospice or palliative care experience, preferred.
- Active CPR certification, required.
- Current driver's license, automobile liability insurance, and the ability to travel between multiple locations within your region.
- Ability to obtain Hospice Nursing Assistant Certification (through CHPN) within 24 months of employment.
Why Join Care Initiatives?
- Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
- Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
- Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Digital Wallet Access
Why Care Initiatives?
Care Initiatives is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, creating and maintaining working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.