Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
About the job
- Complete a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training, with 16 classroom hours completed before the required 16 hours of practical training.
- Hold current nurse aide certification and be in good standing on the state nurse aide registry.
- Have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage.
- Be able to read and write in English and effectively follow written and verbal instructions in English.
- Understand hospice philosophy and be comfortable providing specialized care to terminally ill patients in a home or facility.
- Be self-directing and able to work with little direct supervision.
- Be secure with issues of death and dying.
- Maintain a calm manner in a patient’s home.
- Show empathy for the needs of ill, injured, frail, and impaired patients.
- Provide hands-on support to hospice patients to help maintain their quality of life at home.
- Assist patients with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility.
- Develop trusting relationships with patients and families while working with nurses and other interdisciplinary care team members to support each patient’s needs.
- Travel daily within the service area to provide care in patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes.
- Participate in a weekend on-call rotation.
- Experience as a Hospice Aide, Home Health Aide, or Certified Nursing Assistant.
About the company
Optimal Care provides Medicare-certified home health services for seniors, guided by a nurse practitioner-led care model. A nurse practitioner visits patients at home and develops individualized care plans that cover behavioral health, dementia, geriatric, diabetic, wound, and orthopedic care. This in-home, NP-driven approach offers a broad suite of geriatric-focused programs rather than only post-surgical or rehabilitation services. Its goal is to keep seniors safe and healthy at home by coordinating comprehensive, specialty care in their living environments.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Michigan
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The 2025 Careline and Optimal Home Care merger created broader integrated post-acute coverage.
- August 2026 website updates signal ongoing investment in service lines and patient acquisition.
- LinkedIn lists 501-1000 employees, supporting scale for multi-state growth and operational leverage.
What critics are saying
- Medicare reimbursement cuts can compress margins across physician, home health, and hospice services.
- Large regional operators can outspend Optimal Care on recruiting, compliance, and payer negotiations.
- Any hospice billing investigation could threaten referrals, contracts, and the company’s survival.
What makes Optimal Care unique
- Optimal Care combines physician services, home health, and hospice across one continuum.
- Its clinician-owned model and Midwest footprint deepen referral relationships and care coordination.
- Website updates in August 2026 show active service expansion and brand consolidation after 2025 merger.
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Company Vehicle Program
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Mileage Reimbursement