Vigil Aide

About the role

Ascend Hospice is seeking a Vigil Aide/Certified Home Health Aide to provide end-of-life vigil presence in the Kansas City area. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting patients and families during this challenging time.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to patients, families, and facilities by offering end-of-life vigil presence at bedside in home or nursing home settings.
• Support families through listening, education, and providing hospice presence as the patient is actively dying.
• Collaborate with facilities to ensure patient comfort, care, and support.
• Offer presence after death to support family and facility prior to funeral home arrival.
• Occasionally provide caregiver relief for families who need to step away from the bedside.
• Assist with showers or other patient care needs as directed.
• Perform ADL activities such as personal hygiene, grooming, mouth care, skin care, and nail care.
• Assist with positioning and transfers, frequent turning, and bed-bound residents' care.
• Help with prescribed exercises and ROM activities as instructed by the Hospice Nurse.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, including changing linens and assisting with laundry.
• Feed and assist with meals, obtain vital signs, and report any changes to the Hospice Nurse.
• Aid in medication administration as per regulatory and accrediting body guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• State Certified CHHA/CNA license.
• One year of experience in hospice or home health, preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference for others at the end of life.
• Ability to provide a calm presence and listen to and support family members.
• Strong communication skills and empathy.
• Basic knowledge of hospice care and end-of-life issues.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Basic knowledge of hospice care and end-of-life issues.
• Ability to perform ADLs and light caregiving tasks.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement are offered.

Pay

Competitive salaries based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Weekend shifts available, typically Monday through Thursday from 10 AM to 8 PM.