Certified Home Care Assistant - Hospice

Join Our Team At Mercy

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart.

Overview : Department : Hospice

Status : Full Time

Shift : Days

Administers personal care and related services in the home for the patient as assigned by the Case Manager or Hospice Manager.

Qualifications

Education : Must have a high school diploma or GED. Complete appropriate hours and pass test required for the position.

Experience : Six months experience working with people and an interest in working with people.

Certifications : Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide certification. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.

Preferred Experience : 2 years of experience in Home Health setting.

Preferred Certifications : Home Health Aide or Long-Term Care Aide Certification.

Physical Requirements : Position requires the ability to push, pull, and / or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

We Offer Great Benefits : Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care. At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. EEO / AA / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans