CNA - Hospice
Company: LHC Group
Location: Mesa
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview At East Valley Hospice, our Hospice Nurse Aide
provides compassionate, supportive, and physical care to patients
with a life limiting illness. The hallmarks of this position
include assisting patients with personal care, providing
encouragement and support to patients and families, and
communicating patient observations with the hospice team. Excellent
Pay & Benefits 1:1 Patient Care Flexibility to Create Your Own
Schedule Career Advancement Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement
Great Culture - join our family! Under the supervision of Hospice
nurses, the Hospice 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. This employee must also have access to a
dependable vehicle and be willing to travel to see patients. East
Valley Hospice, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute
care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide.
From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and
community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective
care that empowers patients to manage their health at home.
Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with
LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More
hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are
united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
Essential Functions 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 on a daily basis.
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. Education & Experience License Requirements Current CPR
certification requirements. Current driver's license, vehicle
insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public
transportation. Additional State Specific Requirements AZ -
Successful completion of a competency evaluation. 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.
Keywords: LHC Group, Mesa , CNA - Hospice, Healthcare , Mesa, Arizona
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