What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care/Hospice Aide position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: SN Visits- Hosp- DM
- Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM/Days
- Job ID: 181887
Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( every 6th weekend)
Provide compassionate care and make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives as a Home Care Hospice Aide. In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality personal care, homemaker services, and companionship to patients in their homes while supporting the RN Case Manager to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, and mobility
- Provide light housekeeping, meal preparation, and companionship
- Support medication administration and simple procedures under RN guidance
- Observe and report changes in patient condition or home environment to the RN Case Manager
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with care plans and regulatory standards
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, in-services, and quality improvement initiatives
- Build strong, compassionate relationships with patients, families, and caregivers while maintaining professional boundaries
Education:
- Completion of a 120-hour Nursing Assistant course.
- High School Diploma/GED High School diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License (IA, IL, or WI) – Required upon hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Maintain current certification through the American Heart Association (Required upon hire)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – State of Iowa (IADIA) or Illinois (IDPH) preferred
- Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training – Iowa or Illinois, required within 90 days of hire
- Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training – Iowa or Illinois, required within 90 days of hire
- Completing of a Nursing Assistant Training Program of a minimum of 75 hours with no continuous period of 24 months without compensation for Home Care or Hospice Aide/CNA work after completion
- Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply now to join our team make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve through compassionate care.