Palliative Care Professional - Focused on Comfort & Dignity
hace 2 meses
Saint Louis
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Competitive salary, • Flexible schedule, • Free uniforms, • Training & development 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 skillsomeone 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 clients 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 teamIf you are committed to providing thoughtful, palliative-focused care and supporting clients and families through serious illness, we encourage you to apply!