Hospice Aide - CNA

Davita Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Davita Inc. is hiring a Hospice Aide / CNA for their Heart of Hospice unit in Cumming, GA. This role provides essential patient care, supporting individual needs and facilitating comfortable living for patients at home. With flexibility for work-life balance and opportunities for growth, passionate candidates can develop a meaningful career in healthcare.

Benefits

Continuing education and tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for career mobility

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must complete a competency evaluation before providing patient care.
• GA certification or home health aide training required.
• Current driver's license and vehicle access essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal direct patient care services under supervision.
• Assist with ADLs like grooming, dressing, and mobility.
• Report patient conditions as per Care Management process.

Skills

Effective communication

Caregiving

Ability to follow directions

Education

Georgia certified nursing aide certification

Completion of home health aide training (75 hours)

Current CPR certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Hospice Aide / CNA.

At Heart of Hospice, in Cumming, GA, 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:

• opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & 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 encounter with the Executive Director, or designee, regarding the patient's condition or environment, following the Care Management process on as needed basis.

• Provides assistance with the following 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.

• Participates in QAPI (QUALITY ASSESSMENT & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT) plan or process identifying problems and reporting administrator daily or as needed.

• Must have a reliable vehicle/transportation.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Successful completion of a competency evaluation prior to patient care.


• Current CPR certification requirements.


• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Additional State Specific Requirements

• GA: Required to meet at least one of the following: Georgia certified nursing aide with current certification, or Individuals who have completed and can provide validation or documentation of completion of a home health aide training and competency evaluation program conducted in a Medicare-certified home health agency. The program must be conducted through classroom and supervised practical training totaling at least 75 hours.

Skill Requirements

• Mature and able to deal effectively with the demands of a hospice aide position.


• Must be able to read, write, and carry out directions promptly and accurately.

Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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

Heart of Hospice 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.