Hospice Aide

Hospice Aide

Job Details

Job Location

West Des Moines IA – West Des Moines, IA

Position Type

Full Time

Travel Percentage

100%

Job Posting Date(s)

Start Date

10/18/2024

Description

At St. Croix Hospice you will join a culture focused solely on working together to provide the best end-of-life experience for patients and their loved ones in your community.

Because you matter at St. Croix Hospice, we will support you with:

Competitive pay and benefits including insurance, disability, life and FSA

Professional development, tuition reimbursement and “Career Ladder” advancement programs

Flexible scheduling and the autonomy to lead the care plan and spend time with your patients

Comprehensive healthcare, life and disability insurance plans

401k retirement plan with a company match

Clinical resources to support you in the field including a nurse support line, education and quality departments, triage team, bereavement and compliance resources, and mileage reimbursement

Health and wellness programs, including mental health support such as virtual grief support for healthcare workers

Award winning clinical and quality programs, and six unique specialty care treatment programs which include staff education and training

Company-provided technology such as tablets and/or cell phones

Job Description

The Hospice Aide is a valuable member of the interdisciplinary team working under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient to meet the patients personal needs and to promote comfort. You have responsibility for observing the patient, reporting and documenting these observations and care performed. You will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patients care.

You will perform personal care including bathing, nail and skin care, brushing teeth and other personal hygiene. Aid in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.

You will take and record vital signs.

You will plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping and assist in feeding the patient if needed.

Traveling throughout the day and potentially after hours.

Full job description is available upon request.

Qualifications

Required

CNA licensure for state(s) of practice

Clean driving record, and valid driver’s license and auto insurance