Compassionate Hospice Aide — Full‑Time Home Care

Elara Caring; Adrian (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Hospice Aide to join our team covering Monroe County, GA. You will provide skilled nursing support per the Plan of Care, monitor patient condition, and collaborate with the RN Case Manager to adjust care as needed.

You'll educate patients and caregivers, document medications, and help prevent hospitalizations through coordinated in-home care, while maintaining compassionate communication with families and the care team.

Qualifications

• Understanding of hospice care principles and patient comfort.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and care teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with RNs and other staff.
• Attention to accurate documentation and medication profiles.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist transfers.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care per the Plan of Care, physician orders, and RN direction.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to the RN Case Manager, physician, and care team.
• Collaborate with the RN Case Manager to update the Plan of Care as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on self-care to support safety, independence, and overall health.
• Document medication regimens and maintain up-to-date medication profiles.
• Help prevent avoidable hospitalizations through proactive, coordinated patient care.
• Provide compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining positive communication with patients, families, physicians, and the care team.

Skills

Hospice care understanding

Patient-centered communication

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Physical lifting ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Hospice Aide to join our team covering Monroe County, GA. You will provide skilled nursing support per the Plan of Care, monitor patient condition, and collaborate with the RN Case Manager to adjust care as needed.

You'll educate patients and caregivers, document medications, and help prevent hospitalizations through coordinated in-home care, while maintaining compassionate communication with families and the care team.