Hospice Aide

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Hospice Aide to join our dedicated care team. This role provides personal care, emotional support, and comfort-focused services to patients and families during end-of-life care. The ideal candidate is patient, attentive, and committed to delivering high-quality support as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team.

Cherokee Nation Home Health is a patient-centered hospice organization serving individuals and families with dignity, compassion, and respect. We are committed to providing exceptional end-of-life care that honors each patient's wishes while supporting their loved ones through every step of the journey. Our team values integrity, teamwork, and a heartfelt dedication to improving quality of life.

Job Duties:

• Provide personal care to hospice patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility assistance
• Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting dignity, comfort, and safety
• Assist with basic homemaking tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and linen changes
• Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and families during end-of-life care
• Observe and report changes in the patient's condition, behavior, or needs to the supervising nurse
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care provided in accordance with agency policies
• Follow individualized care plans and collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team
• Assist with safe transfers, positioning, and use of mobility devices
• Ensure a clean, comfortable, and supportive environment for patients
• Adhere to infection control practices, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Respect patient rights, privacy, and cultural or spiritual preferences
• Participate in team meetings, in-service training, and ongoing professional development

Training/Licensure:

• Graduate from an approved training and competency course. Must be Certified Home Health Aide.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

• Must meet federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements.
• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a nursing assistant, preferred.
• Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.