Members of the Hospicare care team are assigned to each patient based on their individual needs and desires.

Hospice Medical Director

Dr. Eric Lessinger is board certified in family practice and geriatrics, and has extensive knowledge in pain management. He works closely with the patient's primary doctor to ensure the best care.

Primary Physician

The patient’s physician remains actively involved in care. They provide a detailed medical history to the hospice team, review and approve the hospice care plan, prescribe medication and oversee their patient’s treatment.

Primary Care Nurse

Hospice primary nurses are registered nurses with an expertise in symptom management and end of life care. They provide case management through regular assessment visits and visits on an "as needed" basis. Many have a special Certification in Hospice and Pallitive Care (CHPN)
 

Certified Social Worker

Our social workers assist patients and their families with practical details and arrangements, as well as helping to explore complex emotional concerns and discuss issues of meaning.

Certified Home Health Aide

Home health aides provide personal care for the patient and are available to make daily visits if necessary.



 

Spiritual Care Coordinator

The end of life may raise spiritual questions, whatever one’s belief system. Our chaplain is available to people of all faiths to help them find their own answers, and to connect with clergy from their own faith community if they wish.

Patient Care Volunteers

Patient care volunteers are able to support both patients and family members. They may provide companionship, run errands, help with cooking, read aloud, write letters, offer the caregivers a chance to get out, or help out in many other ways.

Bereavement Services Coordinator

The bereavement services coordinator provides counseling sessions, telephone contacts, and distributes regular informational mailings about grieving to family members of hospice patients. Grief support groups are also available to others in the community who seek support after the death of a loved one.

End-of-life care experience preferred.

Hospicare's 6-bed residence is home-like and staffed 24/7 with an RN/LPN and HHA.

All clinical staff work as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver the high quality of care that is consistent with our mission. 

Hospicare and Palliative Care Services brings medical expertise and compassionate, respectful care to people and their loved ones at any stage of a life-threatening illness and provides information and education about advanced illness, dying, and bereavement to the entire community.

Join our caring team of professionals today!

Click here to download an application (PDF: 101K).