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.