Hospice Aide/CNA

LHC Group; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in post-acute care is seeking a full-time Hospice Aide/CNA to join their team at Heartlite Hospice. This role focuses on delivering high-quality care, supporting patients with daily activities, and fostering emotional connections. Ideal candidates will be compassionate caregivers with a certification and a desire for professional growth.

Benefits

Continuing education and tuition reimbursement

Flexibility for work-life balance

Opportunities for career mobility and growth

Qualifications

• Successful completion of competency evaluation prior to patient care.
• Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal direct patient care services as per Plan of Care.
• Assists with ADLs such as mobility and grooming.
• Provides emotional support and compassionate care.

Skills

Mature and able to handle demands

Ability to read and write

Education

Current CPR certification

Georgia certified nursing aide certification or home health aide training

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Hospice Aide / CNA. This is a full-time position.

At Heartlite Hospice, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, and enjoy meaningful connections: with 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 & 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 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 any problems and reporting to the administrator as needed.
• Provides emotional support & compassionate care to the patient & family regularly.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

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

Additional State Specific Requirements

• GA: Must 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 include at least 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training.

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 be considered without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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

Heartlite Hospice

Part of the 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 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.