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Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Optimal Care
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Hospice Aide Homemaker
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training
  • Current certification as a nurse aide and in good standing on the state nurse aide registry
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
  • Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively
  • Understands hospice philosophy and is comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
  • Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
Nice to have
  • Experience as a Hospice Aide, Home Health Aide, or Certified Nursing Assistant
What the job really is

As a Hospice Aide/Homemaker, you will provide compassionate, hands-on support to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation, while also building meaningful relationships with patients and their families. This role requires daily travel within the Greater Kalamazoo area and involves working closely with an interdisciplinary care team to meet each patient's unique needs.

Benefits
  • Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
  • Company paid Short Term Disability
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
Things to weigh
  • High travel position requiring daily travel within the service area
  • Weekend on-call rotation may be required
  • Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check
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