CNA - Hospice Aide

Company: LHC New
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

Company Overview

Northern Arizona Hospice is Hiring for a Full Time and Part Time C.N.A. - Hospice Aide in Flagstaff, AZ

At Northern Arizona Hospice, 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 CNAs, Aides & Caregivers, 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 nursing career, this is a great opportunity for you.
  
  Essential Functions
  
  Under the supervision of Hospice nurses, the Hospice C.N.A./Aide provides direct patient care and services as established in the patient's Plan of Care. The Hospice Aide must be compassionate, mature and able to handle the needs of a Hospice patient and their family. Reports after patient encounter to 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 that are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization on as needed basis.
  • Completes a clinical note for each visit which must be incorporated into the patient's record at least on a weekly basis.
  • Participates in the in-service program per online educational forum, completing at least six hours of in-services every six months. Must have a minimum of 12 hours of in-service training annually.
  • Maintains strict patient confidentiality on a regular basis.
  • Participates in QAPI plan or process identifying any problems and reporting administrator on a daily or as needed basis.
    Education & Experience
    
    License Requirements
    
    
    • Current CPR certification requirements.
      • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
        • CNA
          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.
              
              Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.
              
              Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.

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