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

LHC Group; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide/CNA to join their dedicated team in Sevierville. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by providing essential personal care services. You will build trusted relationships while assisting with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and support for patients and their families. Enjoy a flexible work-life balance and the chance for career growth in a nurturing environment. If you have a passion for helping others and want to further your healthcare career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus

Continuing Education

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Hours

Career Mobility Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have current CPR certification and driver's license.
• Completion of 75 hours of training with clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal direct patient care services as per the Plan of Care.
• Assist with daily living activities and report patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Mobility Assistance

ADLs Support

Education

CPR Certification

Driver's License

75 Hours of Training

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Hospice Aide / CNA. Offering $1,000 Sign-on Bonus! Position is for the Sevierville area.

At University of Tennessee Hospice in Knoxville, 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:

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.

1. Reports after patient encounter with the Executive Director, or designee, regarding the patient's condition or environment, following the Care Management process on an as-needed basis.
2. Provides assistance with the following ADLs during each patient visit: mobility, transfers, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing or undressing, eating, or toileting.
3. Performs incidental household services essential to the patient's health care at home, conducting household services necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
4. Participates in QAPI (QUALITY ASSESSMENT & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT) plan or process identifying problems and reporting to the administrator daily or as needed.
5. Must have a reliable vehicle/transportation.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

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

Additional State Specific Requirements

1. 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

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

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

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

University of TN Medical Center Hospice Services

a part of LHC 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.