Hospice Aide

At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Hospice Aide

Full-Time

Covering Des Plaines IL and surrounding areas

At Elara Caring we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Hospice Aide Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care we need a Hospice Aide with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them If so apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staffand continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical dental and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off paid holidays family and pet bereavement

As a Hospice Aide youll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN physicians orders assessment data and established standards and guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing visits as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes.
• Communicates significant findings problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager the physician clinical supervisor and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager clinical supervisor and physician as appropriate.
• Implements the plan for patient safety using the patient family and community resources.
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care.
• Suggests revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager.
• Provides those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
• Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice assistance and instructions.
• Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures.
• Treats patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner.
• Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
• Provides positive supportive communication to physicians patients families visitors and agency personnel.

What is Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 1 year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant is required
• State-established or other Hospice Aide training program that meets the requirements of 42 CFR 484.36 and a competency evaluation program
• Experience in a home health environment is preferred
• 50% travel required
• Ability to frequently lift push pull and support up to 50 pounds including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Valid drivers license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

The base pay for this position is$20 to $24 hourly based on the companys good faithestimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education experience skills and internal equity.

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited hired assigned and promoted without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process please submit a request via email at

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors including qualifications skills competencies and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.