Posting Title Hospice Home Health Aide (CNA) - PT

Immanuel; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with employer match

Wellness Program

Education assistance up to $5,250/year

Paid Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Immanuel Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Home Health Aide to deliver personalized, one-on-one care in patients' homes across the community. You will partner with nurses, families, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity for patients receiving hospice services.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient status, and documenting care while maintaining HIPAA and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a state-approved 75-hour training and competency evaluation program.
• CNA certification required; Certified Medication Aide 40 certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or to be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, activities of daily living, and comfort measures per individualized care plan.
• Assist patients in home, hospice, assisted living, or skilled nursing settings.
• Monitor patient status and comfort, promote independence and dignity.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Document care, observations, and communications in the clinical record.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

75-hour state-approved training program

CNA certification

Certified Medication Aide 40

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships with patients while working independently in the field? Immanuel Hospice is looking for a compassionate Hospice Home Health Aide to provide personalized, one-on-one care that helps patients remain comfortable and dignified in their homes.

As a member of our hospice team, you'll travel to patient homes throughout the community, providing personal care and support while partnering closely with nurses, families, and other interdisciplinary team members.

Pay is based on experience, certifications, skills, and education.

Best in Class Benefits can be found at Immanuel:

• HEALTH: Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• LIFE INSURANCE: Employer Paid Life Insurance
• TIME OFF: Paid Time Off - accruing from day one of employment, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year
• RETIREMENT: 401K with employer match
• WELLNESS: Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
• GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Advancement opportunities (as appropriate) – we look to grow from within our organization, Education Assistance Program – we invest up to $5,250 per year for education assistance paid up front
• Plus many more benefits!

Job Duties & Skills Required

What You Will Do

Key Areas

Key Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

Client Care & Support

• Provides quality personal care, activities of daily living, therapeutic care, and comfort measures according to the individualized plan of care.
• Assists patients in home, hospice, assisted living, skilled nursing, or other assigned settings.
• Monitor patient status, equipment usage, and care needs while promoting independence, comfort dignity, and well-being.
• Provides emotional support to patients and their families.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient care needs and performs safe transfers and mobility assistance.

Observation, Communication, and Documentation

• Observes, monitors, and reports changes in patient condition, concerns, and care needs to the supervising nurse and healthcare team.
• Collaborates with nurses, hospice staff, caregivers, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Accurately documents care provided, observations, communications, and other required information in the clinical record.
• Listens to and addresses concerns from patients, families, caregivers, and team members appropriately.

Safety, Compliance, & Risk Management

• Follows all safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, HIPAA, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains a safe work environment and promptly reports hazards, broken equipment, malfunctions, incidents, and policy violations.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies.
• Adheres to the patient Bill of Rights, organizational policies, procedures, and scope-of-practice requirements.

Professionalism, Training, & Accountability

• Completes required training, competency assessments, meetings, in-services, and continuing education activities.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, professional conduct, integrity, reliability, punctuality, and accurate timekeeping.
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Works in assigned environments and accepts additional duties, assignments, and projects as needed to support organizational goals.

Teamwork, Flexibility, & Operational Support

• Collaborates effectively with supervisors, team members, volunteers, departments, patients, and families to promote quality care.
• Prioritizes and adjusts workloads to meet changing patient, caregiver, and organizational needs.
• Provides support to colleagues and willingly assists during periods of high workload.
• Maintains required transportation, travels between patient locations, and safely transports necessary equipment.
• Uses appropriate strength, stamina, agility, and body mechanics to safely perform essential job functions.

Skills & Requirements

Education-

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Have completed a 75-hour training and competency evaluation program approved by the State.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification & Certified Medication Aide 40 certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required, or required to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Experience-

• Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
• One (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
• Equivalent years of education may substitute for experience requirement.

Other Requirements –

• Valid Nebraska Driver’s license and a good driving record required.
• Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements

Immanuel

At Immanuel, we believe that our success is built on the collective strength of our people. Here’s why you’ll thrive as part of our team:

• Meaningful work: You won’t just have a job; you will have a purpose. Our Mission impacts the lives of our residents/participants and their families, one another, and our community.
• Growth Opportunities: We invest in your development. Whether it’s mentorship, training, or advancement, we’re committed to your growth.
• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate uniqueness and foster an environment where everyone feels valued.
• Work-Life Harmony: We believe in allowing you to thrive by leveraging your passion. Achieve your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life harmony.
• Total Rewards: A focus on feedback and recognition, competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and perks beyond the basics.
• Intentional Experience: We are very intentional about your employee experience, from Day One Orientation to how we onboard new managers and invest in quarterly and annual leadership training.

Join us at Immanuel and be a part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts here.

• Immanuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
• A background check and drug screen will be required prior to hire.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.