Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - West Michigan Talent Pool

Optimal Care; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

HSA/FSA options

Descripción de la vacante

Optimal Care in West Michigan is building a hospice Aide/Homemaker role to provide compassionate, in-home end-of-life care. You will support patients with daily living activities, maintain comfort and dignity, and work closely with nurses and the care team.

Available schedules include Full Time, Part Time, and Per Diem with a weekend on-call rotation. Travel within Kent County and surrounding areas is required; reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are essential.

Formación

• Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training.
• Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.
• Must hold current certification as a nurse aide and be in good standing on the state nurse aide registry.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage

Responsabilidades

• Provide hands-on care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility.
• Support patients at home or in facilities with daily living activities to maintain comfort and dignity.
• Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary care team to address each patient’s needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families to provide reassurance and compassionate care

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Empathy

Self-direction

Communication

Calm demeanor

Educación

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

State nurse aide registry in good standing

Descripción del empleo

Explore Future Opportunities with Optimal Care

Optimal Care is growing, and we’re looking to connect with talented individuals who may be a great fit for our organization. Whether the time is now or in the future, we will keep you in mind for opportunities that align with your skills and background.

Optimal Care is building a talent pipeline of compassionate CNAs and STNAs for future Hospice Aide opportunities serving West Michigan. Hospice Aides provide Hands-on, end-of-life care that supports patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life in homes and care facilities.

About the Role

Bring comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to patients during life’s most meaningful moments. As a Hospice Aide/Homemaker, you’ll provide hands-on support that helps patients maintain their quality of life while remaining in the place they call home. Through assistance with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility, you’ll help ensure each patient receives the care, comfort, and respect they deserve.

This role is ideal for a caring professional who finds purpose in building meaningful connections and serving others with empathy and compassion. You’ll develop trusting relationships with patients and families while working closely with nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to support each patient’s unique needs. Every visit is an opportunity to provide reassurance, preserve dignity, and make a lasting impact during an important stage of the patient’s journey.

Location

• Office Location: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
• Service Area Options:
  • Kent County
  • Muskegon / Ottawa Counties
  • Newaygo / North Kent County
  • Ionia / Montcalm / Mecosta Counties
  • Oceana County
    • This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes

Hours

• Full Time: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a weekend on-call rotation
• Part Time: Three weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a weekend on-call rotation
• Per Diem: Flexible weekdays, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a weekend on-call rotation

Required Qualification

• Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training
• Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training
• Must hold current certification as a nurse aide and be in good standing on the state nurse aide registry
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Hospice Aide, Home Health Aide, or Certified Nursing Assistant

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill in the home or facility
• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Secure with issues of death/dying
• Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired

Pay Range

$20—$24 USD

How We Care for You

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
• Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more…

Optimal C are is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.