Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Talent Pool

OPTIMAL CARE IS GROWING AND PROACTIVELY BUILDING OUR TALENT PIPELINE FOR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES. WHILE THIS ROLE MAY NOT BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE, WE INVITE YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO THIS POSTING. A MEMBER OF OUR RECRUITING TEAM WILL

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Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day. For 6 consecutive years, we have earned the Great Places to Work certification, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day. We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. Optimal Care is building a talent pipeline of compassionate CNAs and STNAs for future Hospice Aide opportunities serving West Michigan. Hospice Aides provide Hands-on, end-of-life care that supports patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life in homes and care facilities. About the Role Bring comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to patients during life's most meaningful moments. As a Hospice Aide/Homemaker, you'll provide hands-on support that helps patients maintain their quality of life while remaining in the place they call home. Through assistance with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility, you'll help ensure each patient receives the care, comfort, and respect they deserve. This role is ideal for a caring professional who finds purpose in building meaningful connections and serving others with empathy and compassion. You'll develop trusting relationships with patients and families while working closely with nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to support each patient's unique needs. Every visit is an opportunity to provide reassurance, preserve dignity, and make a lasting impact during an important stage of the patient's journey. Location * Office Location: Grand Rapids, MI * Main Service Area Options:

• Kent County
• Muskegon / Ottawa Counties
• Newaygo / North Kent County
• Ionia / Montcalm / Mecosta Counties
• Oceana County
• This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the

service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes Hours * Full Time: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a weekend on-call rotation

• Part Time: Three weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a weekend on-call rotation
• Per Diem: Flexible weekdays, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a

weekend on-call rotation Required Qualification * Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training * Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training * Must hold current certification as a nurse aide and be in good standing on the state nurse aide registry * Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage Preferred Qualifications * Experience as a Hospice Aide, Home Health Aide, or Certified Nursing Assistant Essential Skills and Competencies * Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively * Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill in the home or facility

• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Secure with issues of death/dying
• Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired

Pay Range

$20—$24 USD

How We Care for You

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

Background Screening Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Reasonable Accommodations We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation. Equal Opportunity Employer We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.