Company:

Mercy Health by Compassus

 

At Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We are committed to providing Care for Who You Are and What You Need to balance work and life including flexible scheduling, a supportive family-focused culture and first-class compensation and benefits.

Your position perks as a Hospice Aide

Competitive payComprehensive onboardingHealth, dental, vision for part & full-time positionsWellness reimbursements for physicals and gym membershipsPre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)Generous Paid Time Off plan that increases with tenure401(k) with company matching contributionsTuition reimbursementCompany paid life and long-term disability insuranceCompany paid parental leave with tenure for birth, adoption, and foster parentsVoluntary long-term care, critical illness, and accident insuranceEmployee Assistance programLocal and national award programsReferral bonus programMileage reimbursementCorporate discount program w/access to >300,000 businessesCompany assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

How you will make an impact as a Hospice Aide

Provide comfort care to patients enabling them to remain at home with their loved onesWork as a member of the hospice team to meet each patient’s unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needsHelp patients approach their final days with joy, peace, and dignityEnhance the quality of someone’s life every day

Hospice Aide Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant highly preferred.In states where licensure is not required (AL, AZ, CT, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MA, ME, MI, MS, MT, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV), applicants must meet one of the following:They are already a licensed/certified aide; orThey have completed a state-approved nurse aide training program AND have been continuously employed in that capacity for the previous 24 monthsCurrent CPR certification required.

State Specific Requirements

California

State certification as a home health aide.

Colorado

Completed state training program AND certified via DORA.

Indiana

Aides required to be registered on the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry, licensure is not required.

Missouri

Licensed/certified as a Nurses’ Aide; orHave completed a nurses’ aide training program AND employed as a nurses’ aide for the past 24 months if not licensed/certified; orEnrolled in a professional or practical nursing program for at least four (4) months, that included a clinical rotation within the past five (5) years and has successfully passed a Fundamentals of Nursing course (must provide transcript and letter from the program director on school letterhead verifying BOTH clinical rotation and successfully completion of Fundamentals of Nursing course).

New Hampshire

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) required for hospice employment.

New Jersey

Certification as a Homemaker – Home Health Aide; or is a long-term care CNA.

Virginia

Aide certified required to practice in the state.

Wisconsin

Aides required to be certified and listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.

Care for Who I Am is Caring for Who We Are. Together We Are:

​Welcoming everyone. Empowering belonging. Allying for inclusivity. Removing barriers. Engaging community.  

  

WE ARE fostering an inclusive environment where every teammate matters and can be their best selves.

WE ARE becoming a reflection of our patients, families, and partners.

WE ARE transforming care at home for every community serve.​  

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