Our family is seeking an experienced and caring, part-time live-in hospice aide to provide in-home support for our beloved grandmother. She is 94 years old and currently receiving hospice care for congestive heart failure. She has always been the heart of our family, and we want to ensure she receives the dignified, compassionate care she deserves during this precious time.
Required Experience and Qualifications
CNA certification or equivalent experience (minimum of 2 years with elderly clients)
Minimum of 1 year experience working in hospice or palliative care setting
Comfortable with oral medication management, as directed by hospice physician
Patient, gentle demeanor with elderly patients
Two professional references that can speak to your elderly care and hospice/palliative care experience
Conversational English proficiency for clear communication with client, family and healthcare team
Reliable transportation
Ability to work 24-hour shifts with appropriate rest taken on night shift (bedroom and bathroom provided)
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
Hospice aide certification or specialized training
CPR/First Aid certification
Your Responsibilities
Personal care: Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and maintaining clients comfort and dignity
Preventative care: Proper positioning and adherence to turning schedule for wound prevention, daily gentle range of motion
Companionship: Providing emotional support and a gentle, caring presence
Light housekeeping: Maintaining cleanliness of client’s immediate care area and laundering her clothes and linens
Meal preparation: Preparing small, nutritious meals (no dietary restrictions currently)
Health monitoring: Observing and documenting any changes in condition and communicating with family and hospice team
Emergency assistance: Ability to assist with transfers only in case of emergency (client is bed-bound and under 100lbs)
Family support: Working collaboratively with our family and hospice team to ensure coordinated care
What We Offer
Competitive compensation: Flat rate of $384 per 24-hour shift
Flexible scheduling: Initial schedule includes 2-3 twenty-four-hour shifts per week, with the possibility of expanding to 4-5 shifts in mid-September (if desired)
Training: Paid training shift with current hospice aide provided
Respectful work environment: We treat our caregivers as valued members of our care team
Ongoing communication: Regular check-ins to ensure you have the support you need
The house is located in a quiet single family home in Silver Spring, MD. We currently have one part-time live-in hospice aide who works 4 to 5 twenty-four-hour shifts currently, but we are looking to hire one more to fill the gab of the remaining days in the week.
If you’re an experienced hospice aide who understands the privilege of caring for someone during this important time in their life, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us:
Your resume highlighting your elderly care and hospice experience
Contact information for two professional references who can speak to your hospice and elderly care work
We welcome candidates from Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia who have reliable transportation to Silver Spring, MD.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, respectful work environment. All applicants will have references verified and are subject to background checks.
