Hospice Aide - Community - FT

32 hours per week Be part of something meaningful by making a difference

EVERYDAY!

We believe our patients should have the opportunity to live a life of continued experience, engagement and meaning in their final days. Our employees are with their patients and families every step of their journey, supporting them and making a difference. Come join a team where you get to experience being part of something bigger.

Benefits:

Competitive Pay Medical, Dental and Vision benefits Paid Time Off 401k plan with employer match Supportive work/life balance A culture with an emphasis on our mission and values. Serving with compassion, supporting patients and families every step of their journey. We value our employees and believe they are the core of our organization.

Details:

The Hospice Aide will be responsible for providing care and services for patients with our Mt Pleasant team. The hospice aide will perform personal cares and assist with patients with activities of daily living. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers. Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from the patient care team. Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations. Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns) Ability to learn an electronic medical records system. Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area. About EveryStep One of Iowa's oldest nonprofits, EveryStep has provided health care and community services since 1908. Our team of experts are driven by a single purpose - to care for people and connect them with support at every step of their journey. Each year, we help thousands of Iowans cope in times of crisis and move forward with stability, dignity, and hope. The diversity and breadth of our programs ensure that we can meet a variety of needs at once and provide ongoing assistance over time. More than 30 programs and services: Deliver in-home care to people who are ill, injured, or facing the end of life Offer compassionate support to families experiencing grief and loss Assist new and expecting parents and support the healthy development of young children Help Iowans navigate complicated health care and social systems Walk alongside refugees and immigrants arriving in our community Bring wellness services to places where people are Serving Iowa from 11 locations, nearly 400 employees and hundreds of volunteers are committed to EveryStep's mission: We empower individuals, support families, and strengthen communities. There is at least one EveryStep program available to residents in every Iowa county. Every program is important and contributes to our mission. EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.