Hospice Aide -CNA - Wickenburg

Requirements

Education and experience: Education: High School Diploma Preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following: A) Training program/competency evaluation as specified in §418.76(b)(c) of the Medicare regulations; B) Competency evaluation program that meets §418.76( c); C) Nurse aide training/competency evaluation program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b)©.

Experience

At least one year experience preferred as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long-term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.

Skills

• Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and care givers, as well as to other hospice staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76© and written
• Skills
• Test
• Transportation: Reliable transportation, valid driver license and auto liability insurance.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Physical
• Requirements:
• Environmental and
• Working
• Conditions: Works in patient homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency calls.
• Physical and
• Mental
• Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50lbs and move patients. It requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions and resource acquisition, and meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to communicate with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, and visitors to be able to exchange accurate information regarding patient condition and health status. Ability to exchange and express information by means of language and communicate information effectively. Ability to hear the nature of sounds. Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times. Ability to view tablet and electronic Health Records and review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately. Ability to travel to patient homes and office/support center locations as needed to deliver care or for education purposes.