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 patient's 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 patient's 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