CNA - $1,000 Sign-on Bonus - Hospice Aide

LHC Group, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

LHC Group is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide/CNA for HighPoint Hospice in Gallatin, TN, offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus. In this role, you'll provide essential personal care, fostering relationships with patients and families while supporting their well-being through various services. Join a team committed to meaningful healthcare and advancing your career with opportunities for growth and education.

Benefits

Flexibility for work-life balance

Continuing education and tuition reimbursement

Career mobility and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a competency evaluation prior to patient care.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Reliability in transportation is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal direct patient care services under RN supervision.
• Assist patients with ADLs: mobility, bathing, grooming, eating.
• Document patient condition and implement the Care Management process.

Skills

Effective communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Seventy-five (75) hours of training and sixteen (16) hours of clinical training

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Hospice Aide / CNA. $1,000 Sign-on Bonus!

At HighPoint Hospice in Gallatin, TN, 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

• TN: A person who has completed a total of seventy-five (75) hours of training which included sixteen (16) hours of clinical training prior to or during the first three (3) months of employment and who is qualified to provide basic services, including simple procedures as an extension of therapy services, personal care regarding nutritional needs, ambulation and exercise, and household services essential to care at home.

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.

Company OverviewLHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks:https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

HighPoint Hospicea part ofLHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:It's all about helping people.