Aide

Gentiva; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospice provider as a Hospice Aide in St. Louis, where you'll provide compassionate care to patients in their homes. You'll assist with daily living activities, ensure safety, and offer emotional support, all while receiving comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with company matching contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Continuing Education Units

Qualifications

• Six months of patient care experience preferred in hospice, home health, ICU, or geriatric settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and light housekeeping tasks.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Report changes in patient’s condition to the RN.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Job description

Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.

Overview

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.

As a Full Time Hospice Aide, you will be eligible for:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Wellness Program and Resources including:
  • A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needs
  • Telemedicine Program
  • Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health
  • A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
• Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
• One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tuition Program that includes:
  • Access to 280+ programs at 25+ learning partners
  • Online classes with flexible start dates
  • Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
• Local and national award programs
• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
• Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

As a Hospice Aide/ Certified Nursing Assistant, you will:

• Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager and function under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Help the patient to maintain good personal hygiene.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Prepare and serve light meals.
• Assist in feeding the patient when needed.
• Assist the patient in ambulation.
• Assist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as emptying trash and changing linens.
• Assist with certain treatments as ordered on the aide plan of care and as allowed by state regulations.
• Attempt to promote patient’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
• Provide basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and household members.
• Report any changes in the patient’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the RN and team.
• Demonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver.
• Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.
• Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Participate in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned.
• Complete documentation promptly as outlined in orientation.

About You

Hospice Aide/ CNA Requirements:

• Compassionate, kind, and empathetic to patients and families.
• Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”.
• Demonstrate flexibility and composure during crises.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Six (6) months of patient care experience preferred in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology settings.
• Additional experience helpful: hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER, critical care, cardiac, nursing home, etc.
• Current driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative and personal care providers, with over 430 locations across 36 states, dedicated to supporting patients and families through physical, emotional, and spiritual care for serious illnesses or terminal diagnoses. Our corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia.

Members include Gentiva Hospice, Hospice Plus, Kindred Hospice, and others.

Additional keywords: Home Health Aide, CNA, Hospice Aide, Nurse Assistant.

We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits: Health Insurance, 401k, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Participation in Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities for Professional Growth

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Employee must meet minimum requirements for benefits eligibility.
• State-specific requirements apply where relevant.
• We are an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.