Aide CNA Hospice

LHC Group, Inc.; Mena (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide/CNA in Mena, AR. This role involves providing personal care to patients, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for care and meet specific licensing requirements. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Continuing education

Tuition reimbursement

Flexibility for work-life balance

Career mobility

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal direct patient care services.
• Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Reports patient condition to the Executive Director.

Skills

Mature

Ability to read

Ability to write

Education

State-issued certificate for long-term care facilities

40-hour aide training course

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Hospice Aide / CNA.

At Elite Hospice, in Mena, AR, part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We enjoy meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Hospice Aide/CNA, you can expect:

1. Opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages.
2. Flexibility for true work-life balance.
3. Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
4. 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 encounters to the Executive Director or designee regarding the patient's condition or environment, following the Care Management process as needed.
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) during each patient visit, including mobility, transfers, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, 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 to the administrator as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

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

Additional State Specific Requirements

• For Arkansas: At least one year of experience in an institutional setting, a state-issued certificate for long-term care facilities, or completion of a 40-hour aide training course meeting AR regulations. Nursing students may qualify with appropriate documentation.

Skill Requirements

• Mature and able to handle the demands of a hospice aide position.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions promptly and accurately.

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our comprehensive benefits: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Elite Hospice, part of the LHC Group family, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports patients when and where they need it. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective healthcare, united by our purpose: It's all about helping people.