Our active hospice organization is expanding quickly and we are eagerly searching for a knowledgeable home health care aide to help us provide outstanding in-home and facility hospice care to our clients. Our ideal candidate will have superb organization skills and communication talents, and a minimum of 1-3 years of experience working as a HHA or caregiver. You will collaborate with our patients to provide companionship, basic health care assistance, light housekeeping, personal grooming, and hygienic services so that they can enjoy a superior quality of life in their own homes. If you want to join a team dedicated to using your caring and understanding nature to help people lead meaningful lives, don’t wait any longer and apply today!Compensation:

$24 - $26 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Ambulate patients as indicated in the care plan, and help patients complete exercises and physical therapy as needed
• Support patients to help them complete personal hygiene tasks like bathing, grooming, toileting, shaving, dressing, etc.
• Reinforce accurate and up-to-date care records and work with the case manager to implement the patient care plan
• Maintain psychological and emotional support for patients and family members - provide quality companionship

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills are valuable, as is a compassionate, empathetic, and kind personality
• Current CPR certification and first aid training are needed and you must be able to pass a full employment background check, drug test, and physical
• Completion of home health aide training programs from community colleges is acceptable - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) is a plus
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required - some college is an asset
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs, you may be required to stoop, bend, reach, and transfer patients up to 250 lbs as needed

About Company

Osprey Hospice LLC is a group of dedicated, hardworking professionals who understand that individuals and families entering hospice care may feel scared, overwhelmed, sad, or unsure. Offering full-spectrum support, including physical, psychological, and spiritual comfort, our team provides an individualized approach to each person that celebrates their unique needs. Each member of the hospice team works tirelessly to ensure our patients receive comprehensive care, so they have the best possible quality of life during this difficult time. By providing a range of services, our staff ensures the whole person is cared for – both physically and emotionally – as we strive to honor their life as it draws to a close.