Home Health Aide Home Care

VITAS Healthcare Corp

La Salle, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Home Care, Hospice Care, Life Insurance, Nursing Management, Patient Care, Personal Care, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Terminally Ill, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
La Salle, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Certified Home Health Aide is a non-exempt employee trained to provide personal care and services to the terminally ill to augment that care given by family members. Functions under the direct instruction and supervision of the VITAS nurse and/or the VITAS Team Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Qualified candidates must have one (1) year direct patient care experience in acute or sub acute care.
  • Good documentation skills required.
  • Ability to travel per job requirement.

EDUCATION

  • Certification in your state required.
  • High school graduate or equivalent required.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE EOE/AA M/F/D/V

VITAS® Healthcare is the nations leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, youll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.

All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard-find your purpose at VITAS today.

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
  • Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Legal Insurance
  • Roadside Assistance
  • Affinity Program

Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.

Choose a Career with VITAS

About the Company

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VITAS Healthcare Corp

VITAS Healthcare®, a pioneer and leader in the hospice movement since 1978, is the nation’s largest provider of end-of-life care. Our name is derived from the Latin word for “lives” and symbolizes the VITAS mission: to preserve the quality of life for those who have a limited time to live.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, VITAS operates hospice programs in 15 states and the District of Columbia. VITAS has enjoyed dynamic growth since its founding as a volunteer organization by a United Methodist minister and an oncology nurse. Today, VITAS employs 11,773 professionals who care for terminally ill patients daily-primarily in the patients’ homes, and also in the company’s inpatient hospice units as well as in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities/residential care facilities. VITAS team members include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, home health aides, physicians, social workers, chaplains and other caregiving professionals.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://www.vitas.com/