Home Health Aide - Hospice

Sentara; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Health in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Home Health Aide to deliver compassionate in-home care, assisting with personal hygiene, grooming, meals, mobility, and transfers. The role operates on a full-time day shift (Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM) within Sentara Hospice Services - Chesapeake.

Applicants must have a CNA, First Aid Basics, and BLS (within 90 days). Prior hospice or customer service experience is preferred. Competitive pay with benefits provided.

Qualifications

• CNA certification is required.
• First Aid Basics Certification is required.
• BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
• Previous customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and routine patient care (hygiene, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and feeding).
• Aid with intake/output, ambulation, and transfers from/to bed or chair.
• Support patients in home settings, ensuring safety and comfort during daily activities.

Skills

Customer service experience

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

First Aid Basics Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

City/StateChesapeake, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Home Health Aide.Overview:Home Health Aides will perform basic and routine patient care, such as personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, and feeding, intake/output, ambulation, and assisting patients with transfer from/to bed, toilet and other areas of the home.Anticipated Status/Shift:Full Time (40 hours/week)Day Shift (Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM)Position Location:Sentara Hospice Services - Chesapeake, VAEducationNo specific education requirementsCertification/LicensureCNA (Required)First Aid Basics Certification (Required)BLS (Required within 90 days of hire)ExperiencePrevious Customer Service Experience (Required)Prior Hospice experience (Preferred)Keywords: Home Health Aide, CNA, Home Care, Hospice, chesapeake, full time, nursing support, clinical supportWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $20.10 - $29.63 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.