Hospice Aide

• Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.4

• Department: SN Visits- Hosp- DM

• Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Job ID: 187865

Overview

Shift: Friday - Sunday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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 .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

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

Qualifications

Education:

• Completion of a 120-hour Nursing Assistant course .

• High School Diploma/GED High School diploma or GED

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid Driver’s License (IA, IL, or WI)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Maintain current certification through the American Heart Association

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Experience:

• 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

Apply Today!

• 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.