Aide/CNA Hospice

LHC Group Inc. • Full-time • Forrest City, AR, United States • 1w ago

Summary

We are hiring for a Hospice Aide / CNA.

At Elite Hospice of Forrest City, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Hospice Aide/CNA, you can expect:

opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages.

flexibility for true work-life balance

continuing education and tuition reimbursement

career mobility and growth opportunities

If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your healthcare career, this is a great opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

The Hospice Aide Under the direction and ongoing supervision of a registered nurse, provides personal direct patient care services as established and delegated in the Plan of Care daily.

Reports after patient encounter with the Executive Director, or designee, regarding the patient's condition or environment, following the Care Management process on as needed basis.

Provides assistance with the following ADLs during each patient visit: mobility, transfers, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, or undressing, eating or toileting.

Performs incidental household services essential to the patient's health care at home, conducting household services necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.

Participates in QAPI (QUALITY ASSESSMENT & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT) plan or process identifying problems and reporting administrator daily or as needed.

Must have a reliable vehicle/transportation.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

Successful completion of a competency evaluation prior to patient care.
Current CPR certification requirements.
Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Additional State Specific Requirements

AR: Required to meet at least one of the following: 1) at least one year of experience in an institutional setting (home health agency, hospital, hospice, or long-term facility) verified by a previous employer. 2) Certificate issued by the state of Arkansas for working in long term care facilities-copy must be available for review. OR 3) Completion of 40 hour aide training course meeting requirements of AR regulations. In lieu of training course, a nursing student may qualify as a hospice aide by submitting documentation from the Director of Programs and|or the Dean of a School of Nursing that reflects the nursing student has demonstrated competency in providing basic nursing care in accordance with the school's curriculum.

Skill Requirements

Mature and able to deal effectively with the demands of a hospice aide position.
Must be able to read, write, and carry out directions promptly and accurately.

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