Home Care Hospice Aide
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UnityPoint Health
Waterloo, IA, US
Summary
The Home Care/Hospice Aide provides personal care, companionship, and light housekeeping to patients in their homes under the direction of an RN Case Manager. They are responsible for assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient conditions, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Job Description
Overview
The Home Care/Hospice Aide delivers high quality patient care in the home environment under the direction of the RN Case Manager. The Home Care/Hospice Aide provides personal care, homemaker services, and companionship to patients and ensures that high standards of care are met at all times.
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
- Assist patients with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, and mobility
- Provide light housekeeping, meal preparation, and companionship
- Support medication administration and simple procedures under RN guidance
- Observe and report changes in patient condition or home environment to the RN Case Manager
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with care plans and regulatory standards
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, in-services, and quality improvement initiatives
- Build strong, compassionate relationships with patients, families, and caregivers while maintaining professional boundaries
Qualifications
Education:
- Completion of a 120-hour Nursing Assistant course.
- High School Diploma/GED High School diploma or GED
Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years of age in accordance with regulatory requirements Required.
- Completing of a Nursing Assistant Training Program of a minimum of 75 hours with no continuous period of 24 months without compensation for Home Care or Hospice Aide/CAN work after completion
- Required 2 years 2-5 years of home care or hospice experience
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Valid Driver’s License (IA, IL, or WI) – Required upon hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Maintain current certification through the American Heart Association (Required upon hire)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – State of Iowa (IADIA) or Illinois (IDPH) preferred
- Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training – Iowa or Illinois, required within 90 days of hire
- Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training – Iowa or Illinois, required within 90 days of hire
