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Hospice Aide

Lafayette, IN

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About the role

  • We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success.
  • As a Hospice Aide you are an essential member of the Hospice team by performing various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort.
  • We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you.

Responsibilities

  • We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
  • Maintain good relationships with the patient, the patient's family, and staff.
  • You'll perform personal care needs for your patient and attend to their requests promptly.
  • Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.

Requirements

  • Must be a CNA or HHA in Indiana.
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Nice to have

  • One year of experience is preferred, preferably in Hospice care.

Skills

  • Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
  • Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
  • Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.
  • Provide care that includes baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
  • Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
  • Assist in meal prep and feeding patients as assigned.
  • Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the primary care nurse or therapist.

Benefits

  • Our benefits package is also competitive in the market.
  • Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.
  • Reports any changes to the patient's medical and living conditions to the supervisor or the primary nurse.

Company info

  • Redcrest Hospice
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
  • Territory: Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas
  • As Hospice Aide the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients.
  • We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives.
  • You will effectively communicate the patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse and inform the caregiver of any issues.
  • You'll be responsible for all practices and duties within the Hospice Aide scope of practice as outlined by the state.
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