Nursing Care Assistant - Hospice

Reid Physician Associates, Inc.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursing Care Assistant to provide vital support in hospice care. This role involves delivering essential health services to patients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being. The ideal candidate will embody the values of excellence, empathy, and integrity, working collaboratively with a passionate team. With a focus on patient-centered care, you will assess needs, develop care plans, and communicate effectively with both patients and team members. If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to serve your community.

Benefits

Daycare

Doordash

SmartDollar

Daily Pay

Therapy Dogs

Massages

Forbes Rated Best Places to Work 2022

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of nursing processes and safety principles.
• Ability to assess patient needs and develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide health services to maintain patient health in a home setting.
• Work cooperatively with health team members and maintain good judgment.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Nursing Techniques

Team Collaboration

Organization

Education

CNA or HHA Licensure

BLS Certification

Prior Hospice Experience

Tools

Electronic Communication Systems

Job description

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Find your WHY at Reid Health

A Reid Hospice Nursing Care Assistant (NCA) will provide services needed to maintain the patient’s health or to facilitate treatment of the patients’ illness or injury, and may provide “incidental services” non-health related services to an assigned group of patients in the home setting under the authoritative procedural guidance for a qualified person.

Let's Shine. Together.

Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.

Overview Of Responsibilities

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the nursing process practice and their application, including principles of safety and infection control (trends, practice and application).
• Must be knowledgeable of Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), and federal agency standards.
• Must possess critical thinking skills, be conscientious, accurate and capable of reacting logically to unusual or stressful situations and maintain good judgment skills.
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with other health team members and willing to assume responsibility and accountability for own duties and actions.
• Must have general competency in nursing techniques and procedures for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, as hospice provides care for adolescent, adult and geriatric clients.
• Must be able to assess, interpret, and develop a care plan appropriate to meet each patient’s needs.
• Must demonstrate effective communication, both oral and written, including Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) format.
• Must be able to use/learn computers and complex multiple electronic communication systems.
• Must demonstrate a strong characteristic of organization and flexibility. Outcome oriented and is comfortable with a work environment that practices management by team concept.

Education/Experience

Licensure: CNA or HHA
Experience Preferred: Prior hospice experience
Certifications: BLS

Schedule Details

Day Shift. 40 hours weekly. Monday - Friday 8a-4:30p.

What We Offer

Unexpected Perks - Daycare, Doordash, SmartDollar, Daily Pay, therapy dogs, massages, Forbes rated Best Places to Work 2022

Other Information

EEO Statement: Reid Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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