HHA/CNA - Hospice & Palliative Care Experience

Are you a caregiver who believes that every individual deserves to live with the utmost comfort, peace, and dignity? We are looking for extraordinary Home Health Aides who possess a deep desire and experience to support and care for people and their loved ones who are receiving hospice services. Join our team as a Hospice Care Specialist, where your compassion and presence will become the cornerstone of a family's peace of mind and comfort.

Are you looking for a home care job where you can make a difference in people's lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? That's where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care of Indianapolis ("BrightStar Care") employees uphold A Higher Standard.

What We Offer:

At BrightStar Care, we value each of our employees and care about their well-being. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

• Exclusive Employee Discount and Gift Programs
• ZayZoon (Daily pay option available)
• Vitable (Health insurance)
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• PRN options available
• Connect team (HIPAA-compliant communication platform)
• Home Health or Facility shifts available
• Enterprise Champion for Quality awardee 14 YEARS RUNNING!
• Mobile shift access, time tracking, and care notes
• Flexible schedule
• HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice
• Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited!

Key Responsibilities:

• Compassionate Comfort Care: Provide specialized personal care that prioritizes client comfort, including repositioning pressure relief and maintaining meticulous skin integrity.
• Family-Centered Support: Offer a calming, empathetic presence to loved ones; provide emotional support and clear communication to help family members navigate the care process.
• Gentle Personal Care: Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and oral hygiene with the specialized gentleness and respect required for hospice clients.
• Pain & Symptom Observation: Monitor the client closely for signs of discomfort, restlessness, or changes in breathing, and immediately report findings to the Director of Nursing and the hospice team.
• Post-Mortem Care: Provide respectful and dignified post-mortem care in accordance with the family's wishes and the agency's clinical standards.
• Environmental Tranquility: Maintain a quiet, clean, and organized bedside environment to promote a sense of peace for the client and a welcoming space for visitors.
• Nutrition & Hydration: Provide specialized assistance with intake, offering small sips or bites as tolerated and managing mouth care to ensure continuous comfort.
• Care Plan Adherence: Follow the personalized Plan of Care strictly, ensuring all comfort measures are implemented consistently.
• Detailed Documentation: Maintain thorough and accurate records of care provided, vitals (as required), and any emotional or physical changes.

Requirements:

• Current unrestricted HHA/CNA license in the state of Indiana.
• Certified CPR/BLS and negative 2-step TB skin test , quantiferon or chest x-ray.
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience; direct experience in hospice or palliative care is highly preferred.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, empathy, and professional composure.
• Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance and reliable transportation.
• Physical Ability: Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull. Must be able to safely lift and transfer up to 50 pounds.