Hospice Aide/CNA

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide/CNA to provide direct patient care with flexibility for work-life balance. In this role, you'll engage with patients and their families, ensuring their comfort and dignity while performing essential daily living tasks. Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth make this position ideal for those passionate about healthcare.

Benefits

Continuing education and tuition reimbursement

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• Competency evaluation completed prior to patient care.
• CPR certification current.
• License requirements and organizational policies followed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal direct patient care as established in the Plan of Care.
• Assist with daily living activities (ADLs) like bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Offer emotional support and compassionate care.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Ability to follow directions

Education

Current CPR certification

Successful completion of a competency evaluation

Valid driver's license

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Hospice Aide / CNA.

At Heart of Hospice, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We enjoy meaningful connections with our patients, 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 for and 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 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 plans or processes, 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 reliable transportation.

Skill Requirements

• Mature and capable of handling the demands of a hospice aide position.
• 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, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Heart of Hospice, part of the LHC Group family, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports patients when and where they need it. Our services include home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. We are united by a shared purpose: It's all about helping people.