Hospice Aide/CNA

LHC Group, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

LHC Group, Inc. is hiring a Hospice Aide / CNA in Birmingham, Alabama. The role involves providing personal care to patients, assisting with daily living activities, and delivering emotional support to patients and their families. This position offers career growth, continuing education, and a supportive work environment focused on helping people.

Benefits

Continuing education and tuition reimbursement

Flexibility for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a competency evaluation prior to patient care.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal direct patient care services as directed.
• Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) during patient visits.
• Offers emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Ability to follow directions

Education

CPR certification

Competency evaluation

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Hospice Aide / CNA.

At Egan Hospice Services of the Northshore, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We enjoy meaningful connections with patients, their families, our colleagues, 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 by caring for and connecting 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 encounters to the Executive Director or designee regarding the patient's condition or environment, following the Care Management process as needed.
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living (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 as needed.
• Participates in QAPI plan or process, identifying problems and reporting to the administrator as needed.
• Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family regularly.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

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

Skill Requirements

• Mature and able to handle the demands of a hospice aide position effectively.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions promptly and accurately.

Company Overview

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 law.

We offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Egan Hospice Services of the Northshore, LLC, a part of LHC Group, is 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. Our services include home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single purpose: It's all about helping people.