The Opportunity:

As a Hospice Aide for our Hospice House, you will have the opportunity to provide patient care directly in the comfort of their own home. You will work closely with patients and their families and be a key piece in the end of life care we provide to our patients. You will assist with daily living activities and basic home care. There is a lot of autonomy in this position, so you will need to be confident in your skills and enjoy working independently.

Shift:  This opportunity works 2 10-hour shifts every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) per week, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.

The Work:

• Provide care to patients that are on service with Saint Luke's Hospice.
• Provide care to the patients in their home.
• Assists in the patient care anticipating patient family needs in a proactive fashion.
• Collaborate with other health care team members to enhance the provision of patient care.

 Why St. Luke’s Hospice:

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

• Medical health plans
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
• Retirement contributions
• Employee Assistance Program

Since 1975, Saint Luke’s Hospice—one of the region’s first hospice programs—has provided compassionate, comforting care to area patients and their families in their homes and nursing facilities

Saint Luke’s Hospice is known for its:

• Nursing, health aides, social services, and bereavement staff whose experience and certifications are concentrated in end-of-life care
• Care in the comfort of patients' homes
• Access to consultative care 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Supportive staff for the family, including counseling and grief support, continuing after the death of the patient