Hospice home hiring caregivers - Part-time 2nd/3rd shift & weekends

Are you yearning for purpose in your work?

Do you have a heart for helping others to have a meaningful & peaceful end-of-life journey?

At Pappus House, we believe that everyone deserves a peaceful, dignified death, surrounded by people who care. Our 8-bed personal care home is designed specifically for individuals under the care of a hospice agency and in their last months of life. Every aspect of Pappus House was constructed to provide all the comforts of home to our residents and their loved ones. Our care team is trained specifically in end-of-life care, and each person brings the passion and empathy necessary to walk this sacred journey with our residents, caring and advocating for their needs.

Join a growing nonprofit organization leading the way in end-of-life care.

Be part of a small, dedicated group of caregivers providing patient-focused care to our residents in a home atmosphere.

Leave work every day knowing you made a difference, advocating for and assisting our residents as they navigate their end-of-life journey, living life fully until their final breath.

Provide support for loved ones, enabling them to reclaim their role as family members.

Receive ongoing training and educational opportunities.

Focus on resident needs with above industry standard staffing ratios.

General Duties:

Provide quality care and support to residents, family, and visitors at all times

Be prepared to assist in any way needed to ensure smooth functioning of the household

Engage in attitudes and actions compatible with the Pappus House mission and philosophy

Functional Duties

Read and implement the personal care plan documented by hospice for each resident

Provide safe, respectful, and compassionate end-of-life and post-death care for residents

Support residents & their loves ones to facilitate comfort in the end-of-life process

Administer, count, and document medication for each resident

Communicate with hospice personnel as needed

Adhere to daily schedule guidelines for assigned shift

Oversee, assist and/or perform meal preparation, laundry and light housekeeping duties

Complete accurate documentation - record keeping and shift reports

Comply with all Personal Care Home rules and regulations

Requirements

Complete & pass Department of Human Services direct care training course and competency test

Complete required Pappus House training and continuing education on an annual basis

Allow for criminal background check and drug screen

Strong communication skills and ability to retain privacy with sensitive personal matters

Actions and attitudes compatible with mission; compliance with policies and procedures

Reliable transportation

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer