Aide/CNA Hospice

Davita Inc.; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandywine River Valley Hospice, part of LHC Group, is hiring a Hospice Aide/CNA in West Chester, PA. In this role, you will build impactful relationships while providing direct patient care and have opportunities for career growth, work-life balance, and continuing education.

Benefits

Flexibility for true work-life balance

Continuing education

Tuition reimbursement

Career mobility and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must complete a competency evaluation before providing patient care.
• Hold a current CPR certification.
• Must have a reliable vehicle or access to public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal direct patient care services per Plan of Care.
• Assists with ADLs like grooming, bathing, and toileting.
• Participates in quality improvement processes and reports patient conditions.

Skills

Mature

Effective communication

Ability to follow directions

Education

Successful completion of a competency evaluation

Current CPR certification

Current driver's license

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Hospice Aide / CNA.

At Brandywine River Valley Hospice, 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

• AZ, FL, KS, LA, MI, MN, PA, SC, VA, WV: No additional requirements.

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.