Palliative Care Professional - Focused on Comfort & ...

Responsive recruiter Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible schedule Free uniforms Training & development 401(k) Palliative care is about living well, not giving up It's comfort care that honors dignity, eases symptoms, and supports families through serious illness. We need a caregiver who understands that presence and listening matter just as much as clinical skill-someone emotionally steady, compassionate, and ready to bring calm to challenging moments. Benefits: Competitive Compensation: Earn competitive hourly wages. Flexible Scheduling: Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle. Continuous Development: Engage in ongoing training and professional growth. Supportive Work Environment: Thrive in a collaborative workplace. Safety Gear Provided: Ensure protection with provided PPE. Referral Incentives: Benefit from referral bonuses. Consistent Assignments: Build enduring client relationships through ongoing shifts. Meaningful Impact: Make a significant difference in the lives of individuals coping with medical conditions and age-related challenges. Responsibilities: Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Provide gentle, respectful assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene, prioritizing comfort, dignity, and the client's preferences. Assist with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and positioning, with close attention to pain levels, fatigue, and energy conservation. Adapt care routines based on daily condition changes, honoring comfort-focused goals of care. Medication Reminders: Provide accurate and timely medication reminders according to prescribed schedules, with awareness of pain management and symptom-control regimens. Support clients in maintaining calm, consistent medication routines and observe for changes in comfort, side effects, or response. Promptly communicate concerns or notable changes to the care team. Meal Preparation and Nutrition: Assist with meal planning and preparation while adhering to dietary requirements, appetite changes, and comfort needs. Monitor and gently encourage nutrition and hydration, understanding that intake may fluctuate as illness progresses. Observe and report changes in appetite, swallowing ability, tolerance, or nausea. Companionship and Social Interaction: Provide calm, attentive companionship, engaging in meaningful conversation when welcomed and offering quiet, supportive presence when preferred. Support emotional well-being by listening with empathy and providing reassurance during moments of anxiety, fatigue, or vulnerability. Accompany clients to appointments and social activities as appropriate, supporting both the client and family with professionalism and compassion. Health Monitoring: Observe and report changes in physical comfort, pain levels, breathing, mobility, mood, cognition, or overall condition. Recognize signs of symptom escalation or decline and communicate observations clearly and promptly to the care team. Document care provided, comfort measures, and any notable observations to support continuity of care and palliative care goals. Family Communication & Collaboration: Communicate with family members in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner, recognizing the emotional complexity that often accompanies serious illness. Provide appropriate updates regarding care routines, comfort, and observations, while maintaining professional boundaries and respecting the established plan of care. Listen with empathy to family concerns and questions, offering reassurance and support without providing medical advice beyond the caregiver role. Promptly relay changes, concerns, or family feedback to the care team to ensure coordinated, responsive care. Support a calm, respectful care environment by navigating family dynamics with discretion, emotional maturity, and professionalism. Qualifications: Be willing to work as part of a responsive care team, with occasional short notice scheduling to support families in need Professional, empathetic demeanor Previous experience as a palliative care caregiver Certification in CPR and First Aid preferred Compassionate and empathetic attitude Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to follow care plans and work collaboratively within a team If you are committed to providing thoughtful, palliative-focused care and supporting clients and families through serious illness, we encourage you to apply! Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Executive Home Care: Compassionate Care, Exceptional Careers Since 2004, Executive Home Care has been a trusted, critical resource for families seeking high-quality in-home care for their loved ones. We believe our clients deserve the best, and that starts with supporting the people who provide the care. The Executive Home Care Advantage We offer a combination that leads to a great job with incredible long-term potential: Training: Prior experience in Homecare is highly valued. Our clients want skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced caregivers, and we ensure you meet that standard through exceptional professional development. Sometimes that experience can come from healthcare but also various other industries. Attractive Benefits: We offer complimentary scrubs for our new caregivers and also ensure that PPE is provided by either the client or the company. Join Our Team We are currently hiring dedicated, compassionate people who enjoy helping others. 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Created: 2026-03-04