Hospice Aide Homemaker

Optimal Care Hospice Aides are vital members of the interdisciplinary hospice team, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate care that promotes comfort, safety, and dignity for patients.

What You'll Do:

• Assist patients with personal care, including bathing, skincare, toileting, and oral hygiene


• Support safe mobility and transfers using Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, gait belts, and assistive devices


• Provide companionship and emotional support to patients and caregivers


• Assist with light household tasks such as meal prep, cleaning, and grocery shopping


• Observe, document, and report patient care and changes in condition


• Maintain professional boundaries while delivering care in facilities and patient homes

Required Qualifications 

• Must be 18 years of age or older 


• Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training (Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training) 


• Must hold current certification as a nurse aide and be in good standing on the state nurse aide registry 


• Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively 


• Current and valid driver’s license 


• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage 


• Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill in the home or facility 

Desired Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED 


• 1-year experience as a Hospice Aide, Home Health Aide, or Certified Nursing Assistant 

Location

• Office: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546


• Service Area: Holland, Grand Haven, and Muskegon

Schedule

• Regular Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday


• Weekend Rotation: Required on a rotating basis