Hospice Aides Needed for Kavanagh House

**Full Time Hours with Full Benefits. *This position is located in our Des Moines Hospice House* *Schedule will include every other weekend, and every other holiday* Be part of something meaningful by making a difference EVERYDAY! We believe our patients should have the opportunity to live a life of continued experience, engagement and meaning in their final days. Our employees are with their patients and families every step of their journey, supporting them and making a difference. Come join a team where you get to experience being part of something bigger. Benefits: $3,000 Sign on Bonus Competitive Pay Medical, Dental and Vision benefits Paid Time Off 401k plan with employer match Supportive work/life balance A culture with an emphasis on our mission and values. Serving with compassion, supporting patients and families every step of their journey. We value our employees and believe they are the core of our organization. Details: The Hospice Aide will be responsible for providing care and services for patients at our Kavanagh House. The hospice aide will perform personal cares and assist with patients with activities of daily living. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers. Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from the patient care team. Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations. Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns) Ability to learn an electronic medical records system. Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area.