Hospice Aide/CNA PRN

LHC Group; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a dedicated Hospice Aide/CNA for a PRN position in Dalton, Georgia. This role emphasizes building relationships with patients and offers flexibility, continuing education, and career growth opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess compassion, strong communication skills, and required certifications to support patient care effectively.

Benefits

Continuing education and tuition reimbursement

Flexibility for work-life balance

Career mobility and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• CPR certification required.
• Completion of a competency evaluation prior to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal direct patient care services under supervision.
• Assists with daily living activities (ADLs) such as grooming, bathing, and toileting.
• Reports patient's conditions and provides emotional support.

Skills

Ability to follow directions

Compassionate care

Mature handling of demands

Education

Georgia certified nursing aide certification

CPR certification

Completion of home health aide training (75 hours)

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Hospice Aide / CNA. This is a PRN position.

At Heartlite Hospice, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We 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 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 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 any 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.

Additional State-Specific Requirements

• GA: Must meet at least one of the following: Georgia certified nursing aide with current certification, or have completed and can provide documentation of a home health aide training and competency evaluation program conducted in a Medicare-certified agency, totaling at least 75 hours.

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 regardless of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. For more information, review LHC Group's benefits: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits.

Heartlite Hospice, part of LHC Group, is a preferred post-acute care provider 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. We are united by our purpose: It's all about helping people.