Pet Therapy Can Brighten Someone's Day!
Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice · Crest Hill, IL · 1 mo ago
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Core Values
We believe that exceptional care is best delivered in a collaborative environment and seek to continually transform the home health, palliative and hospice industries through our proven team-based approach to care management and delivery.
About the Role
To meet the unique needs of every patient and family, our extraordinary care teams serve as way finders and way makers by delivering individualized care plans and experiences, wherever you are.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional care plans and experiences to patients and families in their homes, hospitals, or other care settings.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Engage with patients and families to understand their needs and preferences, and tailor care accordingly.
- Provide compassionate support and companionship to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Volunteer as a Certified Pet Therapy Dog to bring joy and comfort to hospice patients.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Pass a background check, drug and fingerprint screening, and TB test.
- Completion of certification as a pet therapy dog.
- Up-to-date vaccinations for your pet therapy dog.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
- Experience in home health, palliative, or hospice care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong understanding of home health, palliative, and hospice care practices.
- Ability to connect with patients and families emotionally and provide comfort.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate personal and professional commitments.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
- Health insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
- Employee assistance programs for mental health support.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Flexible scheduling to accommodate personal and professional commitments.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
- Health insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
- Employee assistance programs for mental health support.