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VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

Hospice Aide-CNA/HHA

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeTinley Park, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Approved hospice aide, home health aide, or nurse aide training and competency.
  • Ability to travel as required by the role.
  • Certification requirements vary by state: Alabama requires CNA; California requires CHHA; Connecticut requires Homemaker-Home Health Aide; Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia require CNA, HHA, or HA; Kansas and Missouri require Home Health Aide; Ohio requires State Tested Nurse Aide; New Jersey requires Homemaker-Home Health Aide.

Responsibilities

  • Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and activities of daily living.
  • Support patient nutrition, including simple meal preparation and feeding.
  • Provide light homemaking support related to the patient’s care.
  • Help patients maintain independence and participate in meaningful activities.
  • Observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to the registered nurse.
  • Provide care in patients’ homes, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities, within the assigned service area and under registered nurse supervision.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of direct patient care experience is preferred.

About the Company

VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

VITAS Healthcare provides end-of-life care through hospice and palliative services in 15 states. Its offerings focus on relieving symptoms and stress for patients with terminal illnesses, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists. The product works through comprehensive, patient-centered services including pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and coordination of care with families, Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance reimbursements funding the services. The company differentiates itself by specializing in compassionate, tailored end-of-life care across multiple states with a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and excellence, rather than broad, generic medical services. Its goal is to provide high-quality, dignified comfort to patients and support for families, while maintaining financial stability and adapting to changes in the healthcare environment.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Miami, FL
Founded
1978

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