Hospice aide, Healthcare Nursing

Job Description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day.

Hospice Aide
Full‑Time
Covering Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

We care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. There’s no place like home, which is why our teams provide high‑quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. As a Hospice Aide
, you contribute to our mission by developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full‑time staff and continuing education opportunities at no cost.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement.

• Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Incorporate patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing visits, as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes.
• Communicate significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, physician, clinical supervisor and other personnel involved with patient care.
• Report unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor and physician as required.
• Implement the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family and community resources.
• Assist the patient in learning appropriate self‑care techniques while delivering quality patient care.
• Suggest revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notify the RN Case Manager.
• Provide those services that require substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
• Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance and instructions.
• Document medication regimen and update medication profile according to established procedures.
• Treat patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner.
• Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
• Provide positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors and agency personnel.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant required.
• State‑established or other Hospice Aide training program that meets the requirements of 42 CFR 484.36 and a competency evaluation program.
• Experience in a home health environment preferred.
• 50% travel required.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks.

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at

Elara Caring participates in E‑Verify after a job offer is accepted and the Form I‑9 is completed.