Hospice Aide - DeSoto

Horizons Hospice; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizons Hospice is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Aide to provide personal healthcare and related services to patients in their homes. The role includes working closely with the patient, family, and registered nurse to maintain a safe environment and deliver quality care.

The ideal applicant will have a current CNA license, high school diploma, and experience in hospice or nursing settings. Responsibilities include patient transportation, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to best practices in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant.
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.
• Valid and current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under direction of the RN.
• Assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation.
• Report changes and document care rendered to patient.

Skills

Reading and writing clinical information

Interest in welfare of ill and elderly

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

Active CNA license

Job description

Job Summary

Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Mandatory Requirements

Agency requires CPR. If you are a CNA, it is required.

Education & Licensure

High School Diploma Preferred. Must have completed one of the following: A) Training program/competency evaluation as specified in §418.76(b)(c) of the Medicare regulations; B) Competency evaluation program that meets §418.76(c); C) Nurse aide training/competency evaluation program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b)(c).

Must have an active CNA license and a current driver’s license.

Experience

At least one year experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long term care facility, or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.

Skills

Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives and caregivers, as well as to other agency staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76(c) and a written Skills Test.

Transportation & Physical Requirements

Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance.

Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients. Ability to work under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, identify patient needs, make quick decisions and meet patient/family needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.

Environment

Works in patient’s homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
• Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy and property.
• Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
• Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.