Compassionate Hospice Aide - Make Every Moment Matter

Hartford HealthCare; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, is hiring a Hospice Aide to support patients at home. The CNA role follows an individualized plan of care under the supervision of a client care coordinator and includes personal care, grooming, meals, and routine housekeeping.

You will report changes to the supervisor and participate in care planning and conferences. Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent, a CT DPH CNA certificate,

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: CNA Certificate approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and Addiction Services required.
• Experience: Six months experience as Home Care Aide/CNA in a home care agency, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and housekeeping assistance to clients in their homes; follows the established plan of care under the client care coordinator.
• Provides personal hygiene and grooming care to our clients.
• Provides meals for clients' nutritional needs.
• Reports changes in clients' condition to client care coordinator or supervisor.
• Performs routine housekeeping and home management duties.
• Records each client's care on care plan and submits care plan in a timely manner.
• Responds sensitively to the multiple, complex needs of a terminal client which includes providing end of life care.
• Assists with routine therapy exercises.
• Participates in case conferences as requested.

Job description

Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, is hiring a Hospice Aide to support patients at home. The CNA role follows an individualized plan of care under the supervision of a client care coordinator and includes personal care, grooming, meals, and routine housekeeping.

You will report changes to the supervisor and participate in care planning and conferences. Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent, a CT DPH CNA certificate,