Hospice Massage Therapist

Phoenix Home Care & Hospice; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Home Care & Hospice in Joplin, MO seeks a compassionate hospice massage therapist to provide soothing, therapeutic sessions in clients' homes. You will create a peaceful space for relaxation while supporting comfort during palliative care.

The role emphasizes emotional support for clients and families, with per-visit pay and requirements including licensure, CPR, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid massage therapy license.
• CPR certification is required.
• Valid driver's license and auto liability insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide healing, calming massage sessions to hospice clients in home settings.
• Help ease physical discomfort and support emotional well-being for clients and families.
• Contribute to quality of life in palliative care through compassionate care.

Skills

Massage Therapy License

CPR Certification

Driver's license & auto liability

Job description

• Pay Per Visit
• Joplin, MO and surrounding areas

The role of a hospice massage therapist is to be a healing and calming presence. A massage session can simply provide a space for the client to relax while processing their emotions and experience. Hospice massage can ease physical discomforts, as well as enhance the client’s quality of life in a palliative care setting.

Dealing with a terminal illness can be emotionally overwhelming, both for the client and for their loved ones. Ideally, hospice massage therapy can help bring a sense of peace and calm while reducing anxiety. The benefits of palliative massage include:

• Calming the autonomic nervous system and reducing anxiety
• Alleviating soreness and relaxing stiff muscles
• Helping mitigate the side effects of medications
• Helping the client enter a state of deep relaxation
• Reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation
• Improving circulation
• Decreasing nausea
• Facilitating restful sleep

Some practitioners may also offer massage therapy services to the loved ones of someone in hospice care. Recognizing that caregiving can take a physical and emotional toll on the body, offering massage therapy to these individuals can help improve their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

Requirements

• Valid Massage Therapy License.
• CPR Certification
• Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

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