Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Allegan, MI 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 Main Service Area: Allegan (most central), Ostego, Wayland, Fennville, Douglas, Kalamazoo 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 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 Mileage Reimbursement Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care Company paid Short Term Disability 401(k) with Employer Match Pet Insurance ID and Fraud Protection And more... Optimal C are is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, 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. As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Optimal Care