Hospice Aide

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral hygiene
• Assist with meal preparation and mobility
• Maintain patient quality of life in home, assisted living, or nursing home settings
• Develop trusting relationships with patients and families
• Collaborate with nurses and the interdisciplinary care team

Requirements

• Minimum 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training
• Current certification as a nurse aide in good standing on the state registry
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance
• Ability to read and write in English
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort with end-of-life care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Hospice Aide, Home Health Aide, or Certified Nursing Assistant

Benefits

• $2,000 Sign On Bonus
• Minimum of 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement and Company Vehicle Program
• Pet Insurance and ID/Fraud Protection

About the Company

Optimal Care is a clinician-owned and operated organization and a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice. They are committed to delivering exceptional quality care through collaboration and innovation.