Hospice Aide/CNA

Company: Heart 'n Home Hospice and Palliative Care
Location: La Grande
Posted on: February 7, 2025

Job Description:

We are hiring for a Hospice Aide / CNA.

At Heart N Home Hospice of La Grande, 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 a Hospice Aide/CNA, you can expect:

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• 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 healthcare career, this is a great opportunity for you.
  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.
  
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  • Reports after patient encounter with 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 necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
    
  • Participates in QAPI (QUALITY ASSESSMENT & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT) plan or process identifying problems and reporting administrator daily or as needed.
    
  • Must have a reliable vehicle/transportation.
    
    License Requirements
    
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    • Successful completion of a competency evaluation prior to patient care.
      
    • Current CPR certification requirements.
      
    • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
      
      Additional State Specific Requirements
      
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      • OR: Must be certified as a nursing assistant with training in hospice.
        
        Skill Requirements
        
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        • 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.
          

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