Overview
At WISBE Health, we believe that every individual deserves to spend their final journey in comfort, dignity, and peace. As a Home Hospice Aide, you will play a vital role in making this possible. Working directly in patients' homes across the greater Houston area, you will provide essential personal care and emotional support to patients and their families during one of life's most significant transitions.
This role exists to deliver compassionate, hands-on care that preserves our patients' comfort and dignity. If you are a naturally empathetic caregiver who wants to build meaningful, one-on-one relationships with patients and see the immediate, positive impact of your work every day, this position offers a deeply rewarding career path.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success is defined by the quality of comfort and care you bring into each home. Your day-to-day responsibilities and long-term goals include:
- Daily Personal Care: Assist patients with essential daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and safe transfers or positioning.
- Comfort and Companionship: Provide emotional support and a calming presence to both patients and their families, respecting their unique cultural and personal preferences.
- Observation and Communication: Monitor patients' physical and emotional conditions, promptly reporting any changes, pain, or discomfort to the supervising Registered Nurse (RN).
- Light Homemaking: Maintain a clean, safe, and tidy environment around the patient, which may include light meal preparation or tidying the patient's immediate care area.
- Consistent Documentation: Accurately document your visits, care provided, and observations in accordance with the care plan and regulatory standards.
- Long-Term Impact: Over time, you will become a trusted, reliable partner for families navigating end-of-life care, collaborating seamlessly with our interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure the highest standards of hospice care.
What You Bring (Must-Haves)
- Active certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) in the state of Texas.
- Valid Texas driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance, as this role requires daily travel to patient homes in Houston.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, transferring, and positioning patients safely.
- Strong communication skills and a patient, compassionate demeanor.
- Ability to work independently while following a structured care plan.
Nice-to-Haves
- Previous experience in hospice, palliative, or home health care environments.
- Bilingual skills (specifically English and Spanish) to better serve our diverse Houston community.
Compensation and Hours
This is a full-time position offering a stable hourly rate of $17.00 per hour. You will work with a supportive scheduling team to ensure a manageable and consistent routine.
Apply Today
If you are ready to bring comfort and dignity to families in Houston when they need it most, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, and a member of our team will reach out to discuss how you can make a difference at WISBE Health.