• Hospice Aide

    UnityPoint Health (Des Moines, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6

    + Department: SN Visits- IPU- DM

    + Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM/Weekend Mid

    + Job ID: 168834

     

    Overview

     

    Shift: Friday - Sunday | 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

     

    As a valued member of the Hospice interdisciplinary team, the Home Care/Hospice Aide - Inpatient provides compassionate personal care and emotional support to patients in our inpatient hospice setting. Under the direction of the RN Case Manager, the Home Care/Hospice Aide - Inpateint helps ensure each patient’s comfort, dignity, and well-being, delivering high-quality care with empathy and respect. This role offers the opportunity to make meaningful connections and provide comfort during life’s most tender moments.

     

    Why UnityPoint Health?

     

    At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

     

    Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

     

    + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

    + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

    + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

     

    With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

     

    And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

     

    Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

    Responsibilities

    • Uses appropriate and safe techniques in performing personal hygiene and grooming tasks such as bed or tub bath, shower assistance, hair care, oral hygiene, toileting and incontinence care, light housekeeping, and other tasks assigned by the RN case manager

    • Creates successful interpersonal relationships with patients/families while maintaining personal and professional boundaries

    • Reports changes in the patient’s medical, nursing, and social needs to the RN case manager as the changes relate to the plan of care

    • Completes rover care plan accurately and in a timely manner while being compliant with the hospice program policies and procedures

    • Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

    Qualifications

    Education:

    + Completion of a Nursing Assistant Training Program of a minimum of 75 hours with no continuous period of 24 months without compensation for Home Care Aide/CNA work since completion

    Licensure/Certifications:

    + Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

    + CPR Certification

    + Valid Mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement