Hospice Home Health Aide

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current certification as CNA in the state in which employee will be working
• Minimum of six (6) months of CNA or Home Health Aide experience preferred
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (for current Hope Employees: BLS should be obtained by January 1, 2025; for current Capital Caring employees: BLS should be obtained by November 1, 2024)
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Reliable transportation to meet work schedule
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for ill patients and their families
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to physically access any home or facility in assigned area (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning)
• Must be able/willing to have contact with individuals with communicable diseases
• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position

Responsibilities

• Maintains competencies/contact hours as required by Company and regulations
• Provides only patient/caregiver services according to written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and Company policies and procedure
• Practices safe and proper body mechanics relative to moving, positioning and transferring patients
• Assists patient and or caregiver in maintaining a clean and safe home
• Provides caregiver relief as part of the Plan of Care
• Transports supplies, lab specimens, documents and other items needed to meet the Plan of Care as requested by the RN
• Under the direction or supervision of an RN, the Aide may perform activities that promote activities of daily living
• Contributes to the development of the Plan of Care by reporting observations to RN
• Communicates any significant issues or symptoms to the RN or Clinical Manager
• During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the LPN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Some locations may require: Cross training to field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when hospice house census calls for flexible staffing

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently required to: safely transfer/ambulate patients; stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; pull; push; balance. Occasionally required to: stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.

Pay

$18.65 - $27.77