Optimalcare
Hospice Aide Homemaker
Salary
Job description
Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program for field roles
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- ID and Fraud Protection
- And more...
About the Role
Make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families during life's most meaningful moments. As a Hospice Aide/Homemaker, you'll provide compassionate, hands-on care that enhances comfort, dignity, and quality of life for terminally ill patients in their homes and care facilities. This rewarding position is perfect for a caring professional who finds purpose in providing personal care with empathy and respect. You'll be a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, working under the guidance of registered nurses to deliver individualized care that truly matters.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Follow the individualized Hospice Care Plan for each patient while adapting to assignment changes and varying care environments
- Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming (skin/hair/nail), toileting, and oral hygiene
- Assist with meal preparation and help patients with eating and fluid intake to ensure patients receive adequate nutrition
- Monitor and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
- Help with transfers, ambulation, and positioning to ensure patient comfort and safety using proper body mechanics and assistive devices such as Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, and gait belts
- Follow fall precautions and respond appropriately to emergency situations
- Maintain a safe and clean environment in accordance with care standards
- Document services provided and pertinent findings during each visit
- Observe and report changes in patient condition to the supervising RN within 24 hours
- Verify assignments, review care plans, and confirm visit times with patients and facilities
- Collaborate with RNs, Social Workers, Chaplains, and other team members
- Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, facility personnel, and team members
- Attend meetings and participate in ongoing training
Required Qualifications
- Must hold current certification as a nurse aide and be in good standing on the state nurse aide registry
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a hospice aide, home health aide, or certified nursing assistant preferred
- Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions in English
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
- Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned service area
Essential Skills and Qualities
- Understanding of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
- Comfortable providing specialized care to terminally ill patients
- Empathy and compassion for individuals who are ill, frail, or impaired
- Self-directed with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Calm, empathetic demeanor in emotionally sensitive situations
- Flexibility and adaptability to handle schedule changes and varying patient needs
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Respectful approach to patient dignity and privacy
Location
- Office Location: Jackson, MI
- Main Service Area: Jackson and surrounding
- This position visits facilities and homes
Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekend rotation
