Hospice aide, Healthcare Nursing

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.

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

What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.

Exceptional Benefits:

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Vehicle Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cutting Edge Technology

Make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families during life's most meaningful moments. As a Hospice Aide/Homemaker, you'll provide compassionate, hands‑on care that enhances comfort, dignity, and quality of life for terminally ill patients in their homes and care facilities. This rewarding position is perfect for a caring professional who finds purpose in providing personal care with empathy and respect.

You'll be a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, working under the guidance of registered nurses to deliver individualized care that truly matters.

Provide Compassionate Personal Care

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral hygiene
• Help with safe transfers, ambulation, and positioning to ensure patient comfort and safety
• Support patients with toileting and elimination needs while maintaining dignity
• Monitor and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure

Support Nutrition and Comfort

• Assist with meal preparation and help patients with eating and fluid intake
• Ensure patients receive adequate nutrition according to their care plan
• Provide skin care and comfort measures
• Perform hair care and nail care as needed

Ensure Safety and Quality Care

• Use proper body mechanics and safe transfer techniques with assistive devices
• Operate equipment safely including Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, and gait belts
• Follow fall precautions and respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Maintain a safe, clean environment in accordance with care standards

Communicate and Document Effectively

• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the supervising RN within 24 hours
• Document services provided and pertinent findings during each visit
• Verify assignments, review care plans, and confirm visit times with patients and facilities
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and team members

Work as Part of a Team

• Follow the individualized Hospice Aide Care Plan for each patient
• Collaborate with RNs, social workers, chaplains, and other team members
• Attend meetings and participate in ongoing training
• Adapt flexibly to assignment changes and varying patient needs

Required Qualifications

• Completion of minimum 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training (including at least 16 hours of classroom instruction before practical training)
• Must hold current certification as a nurse aide and be in good standing on the state nurse aide registry
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a hospice aide, home health aide, or certified nursing assistant
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned service area

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Understanding of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
• Comfort providing specialized care to terminally ill patients
• Empathy and compassion for individuals who are ill, frail, or impaired
• Self‑directed…