PRN Opportunities with Flexible Schedules:
 

The Certified Home Hospice Aide, CNA is responsible for providing patients with in-home personal care and designated health related services to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well being, while following the written plan of care, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and agency policies and procedures.

• Assesses patient and provides care according to the aide plan of care / assignment sheet. Records and notifies RN/Team Leader of any variations from the established parameters or changes in the patient's condition.
• Reports any unusual circumstance in the patient's condition or home environment to the primary RN/Team Leader.
• Follows current written aide assignment sheet. To ensure a billable visit, provides assistance with at least two of the following activities of daily living (ADLs) during each patient visit: mobility transfer, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing or undressing, eating, or toileting.
• As assigned, performs incidental household services essential to the patient's health care at home that are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
• Completes a clinical note for each visit within required time frames, which must be incorporated into the patient's record.
• Participates in the in-services program. Completes at least six hours of in-services every six months.
• Participates in daily report. Adheres to and supports care management model within the agency.
• Participates in staff conference regarding patient care.
•  Participates in QA/QI plan or process.
• Performs bathing and personal care.
• Hospice PRN Aide to care for our patients in th eir homes or residences at end of life.  Will work as needed as we grow.

Requirements

 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have current state certification in state of employment..
• One (1) year of experience working as a aide required - hospice exp preferred.
• Mature and able to deal effectively with the demands of a home health aide position. 
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance in state of employment, and the ability to travel within a 50 mile radius on a daily basis.

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