CNA - Home Hospice

Circle of Life Hospice; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible spending account

Generous time-off

403(b) plan

Job summary

Circle of Life Hospice in Northwest Arkansas seeks a dedicated Home Health Aide or CNA to provide compassionate personal care to hospice patients in their homes.

You will follow the care plan, document care, ensure HIPAA-compliant records, and coordinate with nursing staff; requires CPR, TB test, state certification, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Arkansas Home Health Aide or CNA certification is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• TB skin test documentation must be current.
• At least one year of healthcare experience, preferably with terminally ill patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct personal care (bathing, turning, oral hygiene).
• Follows the aide care plan and documents care and assessments.
• Ensures care meets state/federal requirements and Circle of Life policies.
• Schedules and completes timely visits and accurate mileage/time notes.
• Communicates concerns to the primary nurse and participates in team meetings.

Skills

Compassionate caregiver

Team player

Strong ethics

Ability to cope with emergencies

Reliable transportation

Education

Arkansas Home Health Aide or CNA certification

CPR certification

TB skin test documentation

Job description

Minimum Requirements

Arkansas Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant certification, current CPR certification, current satisfactory TB skin test documentation. Minimum one year experience in a healthcare environment, preferably with terminally ill patients. Ability to cope with human suffering, emergencies and other stresses. A team player and a person of unquestionable personal and professional ethics. Requires use of personal vehicle to travel to patient homes. Requires valid Arkansas Driver's License, current auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.

General Description

Responsible for providing personal care to hospice patients and the immediate patient environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides direct personal care, including bathing, turning, shampoo, oral hygiene.


• Follows the aide care plan in the provision of services, patient assessment, intervention, and clinical judgment.


• Assures that all patient care activities are provided according to all state and federal requirements, and are provided according to accepted standards of practice, policy and procedures within Circle of Life's mission statement.


• Provides for timely visits, including evaluation, information visits, follow-up, regular scheduled visits, unscheduled visits and visits at time of death.


• Provides consistent level of care regardless of home environment and/or personal preferences.


• Assures visits are made in a consistent, timely manner.


• Maintains professional licensure, and participates in educational programs and professional development.


• Communicates any concerns to the primary nurse on a timely basis and documents such in the aide notes.


• Attendance is dependable with minimal absences.


• Participates in staff meetings as requested.


• Assists with the mentoring of new staff members.


• Manages visits to best suit the patient and family's needs.


• Demonstrated knowledge of safe personal care practices.


• Routinely provides 20 visits per week.


• Documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner per policy, to reflect mileage and time in patient home.


• Treats patient with utmost respect, honoring privacy.


• Upholds high standards of ethical conduct and advocating for the rights of patients & their family caregivers.


• Demonstrates understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.


• Treats all staff, volunteers, visitors and others with respect.


• Demonstrates knowledge of organizational Code of Conduct.


• Follows safe personal care practices.


• Utilizes equipment when necessary to provide safe care for both patient and self, i.e. hoyer lifts, walkers, gait belts, etc.

Experience the Rewards You Would Expect of an Industry Leader.

Inspiring contributions ... Outstanding Compensation...Competitive Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision: As a healthcare leader, we know how important it is to have good coverage. Employees can tailor the right combination of plans to fit their needs.


• Flexible spending account: We offer flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care. Employees can use this benefit to build up savings for eligible expenses.


• Generous time-off plans: Eligible employees enjoy generous personal time.


• 403(b) plan: Circle of Life provides a 403(b) plan with match.

Find the connection between your compassion, expertise and exceptional community care with hospice leader, Circle of Life.

Passionate about making a difference in the lives of others on an everyday basis, we foster a culture of compassion and collaboration. As Northwest Arkansas' premiere hospice provider, we operate two beautiful inpatient hospice care facilities and offer outpatient hospice services for Benton, Washington, Madison, and Carroll counties. Circle of Life is the largest and most respected hospice in the area, serving the region as a top not-for-profit organization for more than 30 years.