Compassionate Hospice Aide — 40h/week, On-Call Weekends

Carolinas Medical Center; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health in Illinois seeks a Hospice Home Health Aide. You will provide personal care to end-of-life patients, assist with daily activities, and support the care plan under the RN. Regular hours are 8 AM–4:30 PM; on-call weekend rotation and some holidays required.

Travel within service areas and maintaining HIPAA standards are expected. Certification as a Nurse Assistant, BLS, and a valid driver's license are required, with annual training and teamwork to ensure compassionate

Qualifications

• Must hold Nurse Assistant certification in the state of practice.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 6 months.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Annual in-service hours and state/federal trainings must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care needs and assist with daily activities according to the plan of care.
• Take vital signs and report changes to RN or manager; monitor patient condition as directed.
• Maintain patient safety and confidentiality per HIPAA and agency standards.
• Document care provided and communicate effectively with the care team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Nurse Assistant Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health in Illinois seeks a Hospice Home Health Aide. You will provide personal care to end-of-life patients, assist with daily activities, and support the care plan under the RN. Regular hours are 8 AM–4:30 PM; on-call weekend rotation and some holidays required.

Travel within service areas and maintaining HIPAA standards are expected. Certification as a Nurse Assistant, BLS, and a valid driver's license are required, with annual training and teamwork to ensure compassionate